Description
The Department of Public Health/Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS) seeks to procure Clinical Stabilization Services throughout the state of Massachusetts. Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) are designed to stabilize patients and increase their retention in treatment. CSS programs provide comprehensive supports and direct linkages for patients to further substance use treatment and recovery support services. The goal of the CSS is to provide the needed service interventions and program support that enable patients to engage in a structured process and to plan and implement any services needed for a successful transition to the next level of substance use disorder treatment or other care, based on an assessment process tailored to each patient. Key aspects of the services include:
• Bio-psychosocial assessment and individualized treatment planning
• Admission capability seven days a week, 24 hours a day
• Psychiatric crisis evaluation and clinical services based on the mental health assessment
• Provider shall ensure each patient has an initial medical examination, which conforms to principles established by the American Society of Addiction Medicine
• Treatment may begin prior to completing the assessment upon obtaining sufficient information to initiate treatment for the patient.