OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT
CERTIFIED CLINICAL SERVICES
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CARF‑accredited provider delivering quality outcomes
Ohio Department of Behavioral Health
Aligned with Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) standards
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Qualified Mental Health Specialist staff on site.
(Ohio professional groups confirm the department’s name change in 2025. (Ohio Psychiatry))
Program Overview
AFLH provides outpatient behavioral health treatment services to adults and adolescents through its certified behavioral health agency.
Outpatient services are delivered by appropriately licensed clinicians and are based on individualized clinical assessment, diagnosis (when applicable), and formal treatment planning.
Services are provided in accordance with Ohio Department of Behavioral Health regulations and applicable Ohio Administrative Code requirements.
Outpatient treatment is designed for individuals who do not require residential placement or inpatient hospitalization but benefit from structured therapeutic services.
Services Provided
Outpatient treatment services may include:
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Individual psychotherapy
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Group therapy
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Diagnostic assessment
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Treatment planning and review
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Clinical progress documentation
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Coordination with prescribing providers
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Collaboration with external service providers
All services are delivered based on documented medical necessity and individualized treatment plans.
Clinical Staff
Outpatient services are provided by appropriately credentialed professionals, which may include:
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Licensed Independent Social Workers (LISW-S)
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Licensed Social Workers (LSW)
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCC)
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Other qualified behavioral health professionals operating within scope of licensure
All clinical services are delivered within regulatory scope of practice.
Treatment Planning & Documentation
Each individual receiving outpatient services undergoes:
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A formal clinical assessment
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Development of an individualized treatment plan
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Ongoing review and documentation of service engagement
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Periodic reassessment as required by regulatory standards
Frequency and duration of services are determined by assessed need, treatment goals, and service authorization requirements.
Conditions Addressed
Outpatient services may be delivered:
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In person
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In a clinical office setting
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Through approved telehealth platforms (when applicable and compliant with regulatory standards)
Telehealth services are provided in accordance with state and regulatory guidelines.
Coordination of Care
When appropriate, outpatient clinicians coordinate with:
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Residential staff
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Case managers
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Prescribing providers
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Managed care entities
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Educational systems (for adolescents)
Coordination is conducted within confidentiality and consent guidelines.
Service Eligibility
Eligibility for outpatient treatment services is determined through formal clinical assessment and referral review.
Participation in services is subject to regulatory requirements, medical necessity criteria, and service authorization parameters.
Licensing & Compliance Statement
AFLH’s outpatient behavioral health services are certified by the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and delivered in accordance with applicable Ohio Administrative Code regulations. Services are based on individualized clinical assessment and documented medical necessity.