ADHS/DBHS supports a model for intake, assessment, service planning and service delivery that is strength-based, family friendly, culturally sensitive, clinically sound and supervised. The following links contain information that is part of a training that is strongly recommended for prescribing clinicians working in Arizona’s public behavioral health system.

The Behavioral Health Assessment and Service Plan: Improving Quality and Enhancing Interagency Connectivity [PDF 127K]

Instruction Guide for the Assessment, Service Plan and Annual Update [PDF 345K]

ADHS/DBHS Provider Manual Section 3.20, Credentialing and Privileging [PDF 198K]

Assessment Tool [PDF 154K] 

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