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| Network News... | |
NC Mentor has made the decision to voluntarily withdraw from participation in the Smoky Mountain LME/MCO network of providers for all services, including outpatient therapy, medication management, therapeutic foster care, child and adolescent day treatment and intensive in-home services. Smoky acknowledges that this decision was voluntary and considers NC Mentor to be in good standing for purposes of future enrollment, reenrollment, participation, credentialing or re-credentialing. Smoky and NC Mentor will work collaboratively over the next 60 days to ensure a safe and orderly transition of any consumers affected by this decision. Smoky will ensure that consumer choice is respected throughout this process. Smoky Network providers who have capacity to accept new consumers for the above-listed services will be contacted directly by a Provider Network Account Specialist in the coming days to discuss transition activities. Any providers wishing to discuss the possibility of hiring current NC Mentor staff should contact Jeannie King, State Director of Periodic Services at 919-790-8580 (Ext 7115). Network Providers and community stakeholders with questions about this transition should contact Smoky Provider Relations at 1-866-990-9712. Consumers and family members may contact their Smoky Care Coordinator (if assigned) or Smoky Customer Services at 1-888-757-5726.
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| Youth Mental Health First Aid | |
Date: July 31, 2014 (8:30a-5:00p) - McDowell
Presenters: Melissa Ledbetter & Robin Winkler, SMC Community Specialist
Training and Registration Information
Date: August 7, 2014 (8:30a-5:00p) - Polk
Presenters: Ann Dupre Rogers & Marilyn Kaylor, SMC Community Outreach Team
Training and Registration Information
Date: August 19, 2014 (8:30a-5:00p) - Jackson
Training and Registration Information
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| Peer Academy | |
A unique, intensive training opportunity offered by Meridian Behavioral Health Services in collaboration with Smoky Mountain LME/MCO
This training is open to individuals interested in pursuing em-ployment as a peer support specialist and obtaining certifica-tion as PSS through the Peer Support Specialist Registry from the Behavioral Healthcare Resource Program, School of Social Work, UNC-Chapel Hill.
August 18 - 22, 2014
154 Medical Park Loop, Sylva NC
Click flyer for details
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| How to Request Additional Units to an Existing Authorization! | | Attention all MH/SA/IDD Providers:
When requesting additional units for an existing authorization, providers should follow the following procedure:
1. Submit a SAR for the additional units needed that includes a clinical justification statement for the additional units. Emails and telephone requests will not be honored for this purpose.
2. The requested start date of the newly submitted SAR should not pre-date the SAR submission date ; the end date of the newly submitted SAR should match the end date of the original authorization.
3. No Additional documentation is required to be submitted with the SAR.
4. The Clinical Justification should clearly state the specific date for which the original authorization should be lapsed. The number of units requested on the newly submitted SAR should reflect the number of additional units that is requestied to add to the existing authorization.
Questions regarding this process should be directed to: Judith Collins, Care Management Director, 828-586-5501 x 1260 or Judith.collins@smokymountaincenter.com
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| NCTOPPS News.... | |
The NC TOPPS Improvement Team would like to thank our providers for sending in your questions regarding performance on NC TOPPS. Please continue to send in questions and data inquiries to nctopps@smokymountaincenter.com.
Weekly TOPP Five Issues:
- Providers continuing to call Smoky for NC TOPPS Inquiries. Please use the email address listed above.
- Providers submitting initial interviews without completing updates or episode completion interviews.
- Late submissions. Remember, NC TOPPS can be submitted two weeks before and two weeks after the due date.
- Providers required to submit NC TOPPS for services provided, but failing to do so.
- Providers of a service requiring NC TOPPS that are not registered with NC TOPPS.
Reminder: If you provide one of the services identified below, you must participate in NC TOPPS.
- Residential - PRTF
- Partial Hospitalization
- Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
- Multi-systemic Therapy Services (MST)
- Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment (SACOT)
- Intensive In-Home Services (IIH)
- Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Treatment (SAIOP)
- Community Support Team (CST)
- Child and Adolescent Day Treatment
- Opioid Treatment
- Residential - Level II (Program and Family Type) and Level III
- Outpatient (IPRS SA Only): Individual, Group, Family
The NEW NCTOPPS SFY 2014-2015 Guidelines have been published. You can find the new manual by going to:
http://www.ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/providers/NCTOPPS/nctoppsguidelines7-2014.pdf
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| Updated Consumer Data Warehouse Requirments | |
Smoky Mountain LME/MCO is updating the requirements for providers in order to come into compliance with the NC Consumer Data Warehouse (CDW) data submissions.
Please click link for a list of required data fields and the CDW communication
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| Health & Safety Reviews ... | |
The monitoring of Unlicensed Alternative Family Living (AFL) homes shall be conducted by the Contract Performance Team of the Smoky Mountain Provider Network Department to ensure a safe environment for the consumer.
See link for the entire Communication
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| Updating local Modifier for Svcs: H0019U4 | |
Smoky Mountain LME/MCO is updating the local modifier that is attached to the Level 4 Behavioral Health Residential Long-Term Treatment procedure code, previously referenced in the Smoky AlphaMCS system as H0019U4.
Click link to learn more
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| NC Innovations Stakeholders Group |
Smoky Mountain LME/MCO is hosting quarterly stakeholders meetings for participants, families and providers involved in the N.C. Innovations waiver. The first meeting will be:
July 28, 2014
6:00pm-8:00pm
Please see flyer to register! |
| System of Care Training | |
System of Care Child & Family Team II Training
July 30 & 31, 2014
9:00am-4:00pm
Western Carolina University-Asheville
Click link to learn more... |
| Family Caregiver Support Program Sponsors | | Free Community Awareness Event
On July 14th, Alzheimers North Carolina and the Southwestern Commission Area Agency on Aging are cosponsoring a Free Community Awareness Event for family members and friends of those with dementia. This interactive workshop will be held from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Jackson County Senior Center, 100 County Services Park in Sylva. The workshop will include the latest in dementia care, approaches/strategies for care, effective communication techniques, and more. Ample opportunities for questions and answers will also be provided. There is no charge for the workshop, but pre-registration is required by Wednesday, July 9th. To register, contact Lisa Levine- 800-228-8738.
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| SIS and the Registry of Unmet Needs | | Smoky Mountain LME/MCO SIS Assessors continue to work on completing assessments for people who are receiving supports under the Innovations Waiver. Once these assessments are completed, we will begin assessing individuals who are on the Registry of Unmet Needs (RUN). According to the May 2014 tracking spreadsheet, we have 899 people to assess. We expect for these assessments to begin in July and will start with the people who have been on the Registry for the longest period of time. |
| Person-Centered Thinking Training | |
This two-day workshop is designed to introduce the principles and use of Person- Centered Thinking.
Date: July 17th & 18th - Buncombe County
Date: August 28th & 29th-Caldwell County
Questions: Call Lisa Allen, Training Coordinator 828-586-5501 Ext.1163
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| Training Opportunities | |
Adult Mental Health First Aid Train-The-Trainer
August 11-15, 2014
Location:
Alliance Behavioral Healthcare
4600 Emperor Blvd.
Durham, NC 27703
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Documentation Training for Non-Licensed Staff
July 15th, 2014
Location:
The Royal Conference Center
3801 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC
Click Here for Flyer
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Clinical Supervision in Behavioral Healthcare:
Meeting the Service Definition Requirement
July 16-17th, 2014
Location:
505 Oberlin Rd, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
July 29-31st, 2014
Location:
505 Oberlin Rd, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC
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| Developmental Disabilities Training Institute Presents: | |
Cultural Diversity Training
August 5, 2014
9:00am-4:00pm
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| Benchmark Training Institute now sponsoring...... |
Person Centered Thinking: A 12 hour training
In collaboration with Universal Mental Health Services, Inc.
The approved National Learning Community Cirriculum
July 10 and 11, 2014
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Benchmarks Members $108 per person
Non-Members $120 per person
Click here to register.
PLEASE BE ADVISED - The training starts promptly at the times stated above and the registration table will close shortly thereafter the scheduled start time.
Location: The Royal Conference Center is located at 3801 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh NC 27607(Just off I-440 beltline, across from Meredith College). For driving directions. click here Need A hotel? click here
Return Check Policy: "A $25 fee will be assessed by Benchmarks for all returned checks."
Cancellation Policy: You must cancel 3 business days (before 5:00 p.m.) prior to the training event in order to receive a refund of your registration. If cancellation is not made at this time, no refund will be given. A $15 administrative processing fee will be charged for all cancellations.
To view our complete calendar of events, go to www.benchmarksnc.org or contact Benchmarks at 919-828-1864 with any questions you may have.
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| Upcoming MAHEC Trainings | |
Kimberly Strom-Gottfried, LISW, PhD presents:
July 24, 2014 - October 9, 2014
August 18, 2014 - August 22, 2014
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| TBI Training | |
This TBI training is a free training course intended for service providers in North Carolina public service agencies, including: Local Management Entities (LMEs), vocational rehabilitation or independent living offices, educators, case managers, substance abuse or mental health professionals, social security or social services professionals, advocacy or support agencies, or anyone else who serves people with brain injury.
Click link to learn more about the course and to register for training. |
| Smoking Cessation Class | |
The Free Clinic is sponsoring a Smoking Cessation Class
Tuesday Evenings 6:00p-8:00p begining 7/01/14 - 8/12/14
The class is free for anyone who is interested in quitting smoking!
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| Keeping Our Children Safe | |
Steward of Children is a prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
August 5, 2014-Caldwell
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Smoky Mountain Office
825 Wilkesboro Boulevard, Lenior, NC
Training and Registration Information
October 14, 2014-McDowell
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Smoky Mountain Office
408B Spaulding Road, Marion, NC
Training and Registration Information |
| t3 Think Teach Transform - onlineTrainings | |
Upcoming trainings starting in May include:
- Beyond the Basics - Motivational Interviewing (15 hrs CEU credits)
- Housing First - (10 hours CEU credits)
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Smoky Mountain Center's Access Call Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide information, screening, triage and referrals for mental health, substance abuse and intellectual/developmental disability services. The toll-free phone number is 1-800-849-6127. |
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