These services are performed by experienced, cross-cultural home-based counselors under the supervision of a licensed or license-eligible clinician (i.e.: LPC, LCSW, Ph.D.).
Home-based servicers are tailored to improve the overall functioning of children, adolescents, and families who present emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and social concerns, placing the child at risk for out-of-home placement. Home Base Service is also a recommended service when a child has been removed and the goal is family reunification.
The Multicultural Clinical Center begins with a comprehensive assessment of the child and family environment. The purpose of the assessment is to identify risk factors and presenting problems to be addressed.
A Treatment Plan is developed using measurable goals and objectives to be accomplished and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Our Home-Based Counseling Program uses a team approach to include one or two counselors and a supervisor.
Given the complexity of some cases, additional specialized services, within MCC, or another agency may be recommended, for example: medication treatment may be recommended to a client who presents suicidal risk; individual play therapy may be recommended for a young child who experiences trauma symptoms and mood dysregulation, etc.
Supervised Visitation
This service is typically utilized for families to support reunification and/or familial contact while maintaining the safety of children and youth. There are two levels of supervision.
Supervised Visitation – Monitored: This service is provided for the observation and documentation of the interactions and the maintenance of the safety of the clients.
Supervised Visitation Therapeutic – This service offers coaching and modeling of parenting skills, placing emphasis on activities to promote bonding/attachment, child’s socio-emotional development, effective communication, effective discipline and supervision, and psycho-education about topics related to child development. This service is also intended to improve the interactions between the caregiver/family member and the child/youth while maintaining the safety of all involved. Court testimony, documentation of the visits, and other service planning activities are often a part of this service.
Mentoring
Services in which children are appropriately matched with a screened and trained counselor for one-on-one relationships. This includes meetings and activities regularly intended to meet in part, the child’s need for involvement with a caring and supportive adult who provides a positive role model while working on social skills development, effective communication, and problem-solving strategies. Services are provided at home or other settings (school) with guardian consent.
Home-Based Family Reunification Services
This service follows specific guidelines to promote family reunification while assessing the safety and needs of the child. This service is recommended when the child is in the process of returning home, or already at home. Families are seen individually, in pairs, or all, depending on their therapeutic needs and goals identified in the assessment/treatment plan. Safety concerns are of utmost importance. This service requires ongoing coordination and collaboration between clinicians and county agencies to assist the needs and progress of the child/family and readiness for reunification.
Crisis Stabilization
The purpose of this service is to provide an alternative to residential treatment for children under 16 years of age, who require highly structured, intensive interventions. Services are provided as needed and may require daily visits and several hours per day until stability is obtained. If the client is already receiving CSA Services, an adjustment of the purchase order is required. An assessment by a licensed MCC clinician is the first step, to assessing risk and identifying whether the client can be safely maintained at home.
This is a highly structured service to prevent hospitalization and promote stabilization. This program utilizes therapeutic approaches designed to strengthen coping skills and improve child/family functioning and stability, e.g.: Crisis Intervention, CBT, Functional Family Therapy, and Behavior Management. Case Management, Intensive Supervision, and Medication Management are important aspects of this service.
A comprehensive team approach is utilized. The treatment team is comprised of the case manager (referring agent), MCC’s treatment providers, family when available, and other involved professionals when needed/advisable. This approach allows for maximum flexibility in treatment to respond to the many challenges faced by the family and promotes active participation of all involved in the care of the child.