DAY TREATMENT
PLACEMENT AUTHORIZATION AND
SERVICES MANAGEMENT MANUAL
A.Introduction
B.
     ACBHCS and Children’s Mental Health Services, in accordance with the CA State Department of Mental Health revised Day Treatment Regulations DMH 06-02, has implemented a formal Placement Authorization Procedure. This procedure requires that all clients placed in day treatment programs be authorized for placement by Alameda Co. BHCS. 
     Day Treatment services for children and youth are provided through a wide variety of programs determined by the type of client, age, referral process, and legal status of the client.  Placement authorization, service input and Quality Assurance activity will vary depending upon the above factors.  The following procedure details the Authorization Process needed for each client population and program provider.
A.  Introduction