WTC provides Behavioral Health Services to assist consumers, either in person or remotely, to maintain a healthy and/or recovery lifestyle as they work toward employment and independence.
Substance use and co-occurring disorders (substance and mental disorders) are typically a barrier to employment. Consumers participating in vocational trainings are screened at the start of their program. Positive drug screens are addressed and when necessary, brief counseling, education and resources are provided, to better achieve abstinence while participating in WTC services. If abstinence is not achieved within two to four weeks of WTC vocational trainings, consumers will be assisted with a referral to a community treatment provider. Consumers with withdrawal symptoms and/or with moderate to severe substance use will be further assessed for their training/program readiness and may receive a referral for treatment.
Good health and well-being also lead to better employment outcomes. Health education and diabetes assessments and education are offered as well.
WTC is a drug-free environment. Consumers found to possess alcohol or illegal substances on the premises of WTC may be discharged.
Contact Ashley Jenifer, LCPC, at 410-554-9335 or Ashley.Jenifer@maryland.gov for more information about Behavioral Health Services.
Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral Health Services include:
Addictions Assessment – provided to determine substance use, includes drug testing provided at WTC and DORS field offices.
Behavioral Health Screening – provide screenings related to behavioral addictions and/or co-occurring disorders.
Behavioral Health Counseling – provide brief counseling based on the behavioral health screening or referral, such as coping strategies, general support, and/or coordinate referrals for additional services.
Behavioral Health Education – provided to WTC training classes, Work Readiness Program classes, and done remotely to educate consumers about a variety of topics (e.g., drug testing in the workplace and stress management).
Behavioral Health Consultation – review case history related to substance use or co-occurring disorders for guidance, make recommendations for local resources, and/or provide a written report to support the consumer’s vocational plan.
Authorization Requirements
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Category: WTC Behavioral Health Services
Subcategory: choose appropriate service - Addictions Assessment
- Behavioral Health Screening
- Behavioral Health Counseling
- Behavioral Health Education
- Behavioral Health Consultation
Health Services
Contact Michele Pinto, RN, at 410-554-9326 or
Michele.Pinto@maryland.gov for more information about WTC Health Services.
Health Services include:
Diabetic Assessments for Blind/Visually Impaired, ILOB and Sighted Consumers – to determine the consumers knowledge of Diabetes management, provide individualized Diabetic Education and enhance the overall Diabetic self-management process. Explore various equipment and technology related to blindness and diabetes.
Diabetic Consult per CST – To review case history related to Diabetes, assess the consumer's current Diabetic self-management, provide written recommendations that will support the consumer's vocational goals and training. This service is only available by request of the WTC Center Services Team (CST).
Diabetic Education – for consumers needing assistance with their daily diabetic self-care, calculating carbohydrates, perform blood glucose checks, ensure safe insulin administration.
Diabetic Follow-up – To provide consumers a brief one-time follow-up phone call to determine if improvements to their Diabetic self-management process has occurred as a result of the Diabetic Assessment, and assess for the usage and understanding of their ordered Diabetic equipment and technology.
Health Consult per CST – To review medical documentation related to medication or physical health concerns and to provide written recommendations that will support the consumer's vocational goals and training. This service is only available by request of the WTC Center Services Team (CST).
Health Education – as it pertains to employment for consumers in training (basic hygiene, sleep hygiene, medication management, stress management, etc.).
Authorization Requirements
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Category: WTC Behavioral Health Services
Subcategory: choose appropriate service - Diabetic Assessments for Blind/Visually Impaired, ILOB, and Sighted Consumers
- Diabetic Consult per CST
- Diabetic Education for Blind/Visually Impaired and Sighted Consumers (Note: Not for ILOB consumers)
- Diabetic Follow-up for Blind/Visually Impaired, ILOB, and Sighted Consumers
- Health Consult per CST
- Health Education
