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Home & Community Based Expanded Services
Art,
Equine & Pet
TherapiesSlide2
About MTM
One of the largest transportation & healthcare service managers in the country
Established in 1995 to manage Medicaid & Medicare transportation benefit
Manages home & community based services for members of managed care programs
WellCare
of Florida is one of our primary clients
URAC accredited Slide3
National Network
750+ provider network spans 28 states
Seven
million
encounters managed
annually
Network Management
Recruiting
Credentialing
Training
Managing
claims
Performing outreachSlide4
Licensed Health Professional Credentials
Licensed/registered therapist, counselor, or practitioner
Copy
of
current
license or registration
as behavioral, medical, or social services practitionerIf pets or horses are used in mental health treatment, proof of training is requiredSlide5
Art Therapist Credentials
Current
certification or registration from
Art Therapy Certification Board (ATCB)
E
vidence showing
completion of Master’s in Art Therapy degree Seeking registration as an art therapist/under supervision of an ATRSlide6
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapist Credentials
Licensed/registered psychologist, behavioral therapist, mental health disorder specialist, social worker, or physical/ occupational therapist
Qualified to provide therapy using animals
D
ocumentation of training, licenses & certifications
Two years of experience providing Equine-Assisted Therapy
Current liability insurance certificate with at least $1 million CSLCriminal background checks, no older than one year, for staff that may come in contact with membersCurrent business license & tax ID or Social Security numberSlide7
Equine-Assisted Therapist Credentials
Proof of training as Equine Therapist
Two years’ experience providing Equine-Assisted Therapy
Employment at an Equine Therapy center that meets credentialing requirementsSlide8
Equine Center Credentials
Current membership in at least one professional association such as:
Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Association (EAGALA)
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH)
Human Equine Alliance for Learning (HEAL)
National Association of Certified Professionals in Equine Therapy (NACPET)
Those engaging in Animal-Assisted Therapy must be adequately trained Slide9
Equine Center Credentials Cont’d.
Horses used must be
certified by one or more of the following:
Certified
Therapy Horse Association (
CTHA)
International Association of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAGALA)Therapy horses must be:Examined by a licensed veterinarian within
previous
12
months
Certified
as able to participate in the
program
Receive annual
exams
& certification
Safety equipment for all riders including riding helmets, safety belts & appropriate saddles/bridlesSlide10
Equine Center Credentials Cont’d.
Equipped
to protect all therapy
horses, including adequate
space
for:Each horse to be housed & exercised
Disposal of wasteAppropriate equipment & supplies to feed & water each
horse
Equipment
to properly groom each
horse
Satisfy all
national,
state & local
standards for
proper,
humane treatment of
animals
Current liability insurance certificate with at least $1 million CSLSlide11
Equine Center Credentials Cont’d.
Criminal background checks, no older than one year, for staff that may come in contact with members
Staff or volunteers with convictions of felony, abuse, sexual misconduct, or abuse of animals must be excluded
Horses must have at least two years of experience in handicapped/therapeutic operations or as a school horse used in a daily lesson program
Current business license & tax ID or Social Security
numberSlide12
PATH Premium Accreditation
Evidence
of current Premium
A
ccreditation
Current liability insurance certificate with at least $1 million CSL
Criminal background checks, no older than one year, for staff that may come in contact with membersCurrent business license & tax ID or Social Security numberSlide13
Psychotherapist Using Pets Credentials
Licensed/registered psychologist, behavioral therapist, mental health disorder specialist, social worker, or
physical/ occupational
therapist
Documentation of training, licenses & certificationsSlide14
Pet Therapist Credentials
Therapy
pets must
be:
Examined by a licensed veterinarian within previous 12 months
Certified for therapy purposes
Pets must have at least one year of experience providing pet- or canine-assisted therapy Current liability insurance certificate with at least $1 million CSL
Adequate space for each animal according to local codes & ordinancesSlide15
Pet Therapist Credentials Cont’d.
Therapist must have current
membership in at least one professional association such as:
American
Humane Society or its
affiliates
International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)Other similar professional association
.
Proof of training
in pet therapy
Criminal
background checks, no older than one year, for staff that may come in contact with
members
MTM will conduct background check for volunteers
Current business license & tax ID or Social Security
number (if paid for servicesSlide16
Policies & Procedures
Obtaining written consent from a parent, guardian, or legally responsible person before beginning services
HIPAA & the limits of confidentiality in handling all medical & personal information
Formulating & following therapy plan for members, including duration & frequency
Safety trainingSlide17
Policies & Procedures Cont’d.
Fees, financial arrangements & dealing with third-party payers
Discontinuing or completing therapy
Complaint resolution & tracking
Conflict of interest
Dealing with cultural expectations & variations
Assuring quality, measuring outcomes & reporting service qualitySlide18
Following Credentialing & Contracting
An MTM Care Coordinator will get a referral from member’s health plan for therapy
Care Coordinator will contact therapy provider based on location & specialty
Computer-based program will exchange information regarding member & treatment notes
HCBS-dedicated phone numberSlide19
Rates
Individual therapy session of at least 45 minutes conducted by a licensed mental health professional or Art Therapist: $75
Group therapy session of at least 45 minutes conducted by a licensed mental health professional or Art Therapist: $35 per group member
Therapeutic riding session of at least 40 minutes conducted at an equine therapy center by an equine therapist: Public rate of $35-$45Slide20
Planned Town Hall Meetings
March 13, 2 to 4 p.m., Homewood Suites,
287
Apalachee
Parkway,
Tallahassee 32301
March 14, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Crowne Plaza, 1201 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville 32207
April 28,
4 to 6 p.m.,
Mariott
Waterside,
700 S. Florida Ave.,
Tampa 33602
April 29,
10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Courtyard,
4455 Metro Parkway,
Ft. Meyers 33916
April 29,
Miami, Location TBDSlide21
Contact Us
For more information:
http://www.mtm-inc.net/hcbs/join-our-provider-network/home-healthcare-provider-network-application/
Feiruz
Awcash
; Education, Training & Outreach ManagerPhone: 703-344-3352 Fax: 772-266-4984Email:
fawcash@mtm-inc.net
Tamara Snowden;
Network Management Recruiter
Phone
:
636-695-5659
Fax: 800-459-6224
Email:
tsnowden@mtm-inc.net