Home & Community Based Expanded Services Art, Equine & Pet Therapies.

Home & Community Based Expanded Services

Art, Equine & Pet Therapies

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

National Network

750+ provider network spans 28 states Seven million encounters managed annually

Network Management Recruiting Credentialing Training Managing claims Performing outreach

Licensed Health Professional Credentials

Licensed/registered therapist, counselor, or practitioner

Copy of current license or registration as behavioral, medical, or social services practitioner

If pets or horses are used in mental health treatment, proof of training is required

Art Therapist Credentials

Current certification or registration from Art Therapy Certification Board (ATCB)

Evidence showing completion of Master’s in Art Therapy degree

Seeking registration as an art therapist/under supervision of an ATR

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 Documentation of training, licenses & certifications Two years of experience providing Equine-Assisted Therapy 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 members Current business license & tax ID or Social Security number

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 requirements

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

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/bridles

Equine Center Credentials Cont’d.

Equipped to protect all therapy horses, including adequate space for: Each horse to be housed & exercised Disposal of waste Appropriate 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 CSL

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 number

PATH Premium Accreditation

Evidence of current Premium Accreditation

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 members

Current business license & tax ID or Social Security number

Psychotherapist Using Pets Credentials

Licensed/registered psychologist, behavioral therapist, mental health disorder specialist, social worker, or physical/ occupational therapist

Documentation of training, licenses & certifications

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 & ordinances

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 services

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 training

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 quality

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 number

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-$45

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 TBD

Contact Us

For more information: http://www.mtm-inc.net/hcbs/join-our-provider-network/ho

me-healthcare-provider-network-application/ Feiruz Awcash; Education, Training & Outreach Manager

Phone: 703-344-3352 Fax: 772-266-4984 Email: [email protected]

Tamara Snowden; Network Management Recruiter Phone: 636-695-5659 Fax: 800-459-6224 Email: [email protected]