Description
The Denton County MHMR Center is seeking to contract with local providers to offer Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver services to eligible residents of Denton County. The services include specialized therapies, paraprofessional services, non-medical transportation, respite, adaptive aids, minor home modifications, family supports, community living support, and pre-engagement fee. The provider must meet the eligibility requirements, provide services in accordance with community standards and the YES Waiver Policy Manual, and comply with state and federal laws. The provider will be responsible for providing services, submitting service notes, and participating in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings. The contract will be for a period of time, but the exact duration is not specified.
Some of the key services that will be provided include:
* Specialized therapies such as animal-assisted therapy, art therapy, music therapy, and nutritional therapy
* Paraprofessional services to address symptom-related problems
* Non-medical transportation to enable participants to access community services and activities
* Respite services, including in-home respite and camp respite
* Adaptive aids and minor home modifications to assist participants in remaining in their homes and communities
* Family supports, including peer mentoring and support to primary caregivers
* Community living support to facilitate participants' achievement of documented goals for community inclusion and independence