Nebraska Behavioral Health Services Policy Manual
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The Nebraska Behavioral Health Services Provider Policy Manual provides a comprehensive framework for delivering state-compliant behavioral health services to individuals in Nebraska. This manual aligns with the Nebraska Administrative Code (Title 206), the Nebraska Behavioral Health Services Act, Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver requirements, and federal regulations under 42 CFR §440.130. It ensures full compliance with licensure standards, provider qualifications, service definitions, and documentation requirements to support individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
The manual includes policies on service delivery, participant rights, individualized treatment planning, provider qualifications, staff training, care coordination, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance. It emphasizes person-centered care designed to promote recovery, resilience, and improved mental health outcomes through evidence-based practices. Services include outpatient therapy, inpatient psychiatric care, crisis stabilization, substance use treatment programs, case management, peer support services, and integration of behavioral health with physical health care.
The manual outlines procedures for conducting initial assessments, developing individualized service plans (ISPs), documenting clinical outcomes, coordinating care across providers, and ensuring continuity of care during transitions. It also addresses reimbursement methodologies under Medicaid HCBS waivers and fee-for-service programs.
Additionally, the manual incorporates guidelines for safeguarding participant rights, maintaining confidentiality of records in compliance with HIPAA regulations, preventing abuse or neglect, responding to behavioral health crises, and ensuring access to services in the least restrictive environment consistent with the participant’s needs.
This policy manual serves as an essential resource for providers to deliver effective behavioral health services that enhance recovery and quality of life while adhering to Nebraska’s regulatory framework for publicly funded programs.