Extended Assessment Program

Extended Assessment Process

• Step 1: Referral call for Extended Assessment is received
• Step 2: Intake appointment is scheduled within 7 days, extensive ICA is completed
• Step 3: Functional Behavioral Assessment will be completed if additional information is needed
• Step 4: Psychological evaluation is held to recommend services
• Step 5: Interagency Team Meeting is held to discuss recommendations and complete authorization request
• Step 6: Authorization request is submitted to Magellan Behavioral Health
• Step 7: Families receive resource links and services begin if approved

What are possible outcomes from the Extended Assessment process?

As a result of the Extended Assessment process the following services may be recommended if deemed medically necessary. CFF also provides all families with community resource information.

• Out Patient Therapy
• Case Management Services
• Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services
• Family Based Mental Health Services
• Therapeutic Foster Care
• Partial or Inpatient Hospitalization
• Residential Treatment Facility
• Family Focused Solution Based Services (FFSBS)
• Multi-Systemmic Therapy (MST)
• Hi-Fidelity Wraparound
• Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
• Respite Services

Who is eligible for Extended Assessment?

The child must be younger than 21 years, a resident of Montgomery County, have a documented mental health diagnosis and have Medical Assistance.

How can my child be referred?

The following people may refer a child to Extended Assessment:

• Parents/Guardians
• Teachers/Guidance Counselors
• Social Workers
• Case Managers

Referrals can be made by calling an Extended Assessment Coordinator at 866-240-3010 x244.