1.Program Definition and Services
Behavioral Health Services in Idaho encompass a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder treatments aimed at improving the overall well-being of individuals. These services are designed to evaluate needs, provide therapeutic and rehabilitative treatment, and minimize symptoms of mental illness and substance use disorders.
Services provided include:
- Psychiatric services
- Medication management
- Rehabilitative and community-based services
- Outpatient and intensive outpatient services
- Assertive community treatment
- Case management
- Residential care
- Evaluation and intervention for behavioral health emergencies
- Hospital precare and postcare services
2. Regulations
Behavioral Health Services are governed by:
- Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 31 - Regional Behavioral Health Services
- IDAPA 16.03.09.709 - Outpatient Behavioral Health Services
- IDAPA 16.07.33 - Adult Mental Health Services
3. Licensing or Certification
Providers must be licensed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW), Division of Behavioral Health.
4. Responsible State Agency
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is designated as the state behavioral health authority, responsible for overseeing the state's behavioral health system of care.
5. Application Process
While not explicitly detailed, providers interested in offering Behavioral Health Services should contact the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for specific application instructions and to sign required provider agreements.
6. Required Documentation
Required documents likely include:
- Completed application form
- Proof of compliance with state health and safety standards
- Detailed description of programs and services
- Staffing plans and qualifications
- Facility floor plans
7. Timeline for Approval
The available results do not specify a timeline for approval to become a Behavioral Health Services provider in Idaho.
8. Pre-Application Process
There is no specific pre-application process mentioned in the available results.
9. Pre-Application Training
No mandatory pre-application training is mentioned. However, providers must ensure their staff meet training requirements as outlined in Idaho regulations.
10. Additional Notes
- Services must incorporate patient choice and family involvement to the extent reasonably practicable and medically appropriate.
- Some behavioral health services may require prior authorization from the Idaho Behavioral Health Plan (IBHP) contractor.
- As of March 2025, there is an increasing emphasis on community-based outpatient behavioral health services and the establishment of comprehensive regional behavioral health systems of care.
- Eligibility for voluntary mental health services requires individuals to be adults, residents of Idaho, and have a primary diagnosis of Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI).
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