Department of Family and Protective Services
Treatment Services
InSight Psychology and Behavioral Health Services is one of the largest Central Texas providers of counseling services for individuals involved in a CPS case. We work closely with CPS caseworkers to provide treatment that addresses the mental health needs of clients while simultaneously incorporating the concerns of caseworkers. We maintain ongoing communication with clients and caseworkers to ensure the best possible therapy outcome.
Issues Addressed:
To refer your client to InSight:
Psychosocial Assessment and Report:
The psychosocial is required each time a CPS client is referred for counseling services. It consists of an extensive personal interview that entails family, occupational, legal and substance abuse history. The psychosocial is informed by a detailed and thorough intake history that culminates in a narrative report. Questions are targeted toward attaining valuable clinical and biopsychosocial information that will inform caseworkers and clinicians about integral components of clients' lives. The report is delivered to the caseworker upon completion.
Psychosocial referrals (2054-86U/4 units) should accompany all counseling referrals with the following acceptations:
In order for us to complete a Psychosocial Evaluation, we will need 2054-86U authorization. Please include 4 Units on the 2054.
Issues Addressed:
- Mental Health Problems
- Domestic Violence
- Substance Abuse
- Parenting
- Family Dynamics
To refer your client to InSight:
- Send a 2054 authorization for the type of service you are requesting to our dedicated email portal: [email protected]
- 2054 Codes:
- 86C: Individual Counseling (In Office/Out of Office)
- 88K: Home Based Therapy (Individual, Family, Couple)
- 86F: Family/Couple Therapy (In Office/Out of Office)
- 2054 Codes:
- Include supporting documents to include:
- K903-2036
- Affidavit
- Report to Court
- Any other pertinent document
- We often have a wait-list which may delay assignment of a client to a therapist. Wait-list time frame typically averages 3 weeks.
Psychosocial Assessment and Report:
The psychosocial is required each time a CPS client is referred for counseling services. It consists of an extensive personal interview that entails family, occupational, legal and substance abuse history. The psychosocial is informed by a detailed and thorough intake history that culminates in a narrative report. Questions are targeted toward attaining valuable clinical and biopsychosocial information that will inform caseworkers and clinicians about integral components of clients' lives. The report is delivered to the caseworker upon completion.
Psychosocial referrals (2054-86U/4 units) should accompany all counseling referrals with the following acceptations:
- A psychological evaluation has been completed by a licensed psychologist.
- A psychosocial evaluation has been completed by another provider.
In order for us to complete a Psychosocial Evaluation, we will need 2054-86U authorization. Please include 4 Units on the 2054.
Children Needing Counseling or Play Therapy
Which kids are covered by a 2054 authorization?
Children covered by Traditional Medicaid or a Medicaid Managed Care Organization can be referred to InSight with 2054 authorization.
Kids in Foster Care:
DFPS prohibits 2054 authorizations for kids in foster care covered by Superior Fostercare STAR Health Insurance. Caseworkers can refer children who have Superior Fostercare STAR Health, however, they are treated as private clients. This means documentation does not include DFPS monthly reports and the relationship with the caseworker is contingent upon approval from the legal guardian.
Please contact us at (512) 704-8349 to refer foster kids for private therapy. You can also email us at [email protected].
Play Therapy:
Play therapy is a specialized therapeutic modality used with younger children or children who are less verbal. It allows kids to express their feelings and work through anxiety, sadness, anger and other difficult emotions through play. The therapists role is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where kids are free to express the full spectrum of emotions. Play therapists interpret feelings and help kids work through issues using special toys (therapeutic tools) that facilitate expression.
InSight has providers who do play therapy on a limited basis. Please inquire about play therapy availability before sending a referral.
Children covered by Traditional Medicaid or a Medicaid Managed Care Organization can be referred to InSight with 2054 authorization.
Kids in Foster Care:
DFPS prohibits 2054 authorizations for kids in foster care covered by Superior Fostercare STAR Health Insurance. Caseworkers can refer children who have Superior Fostercare STAR Health, however, they are treated as private clients. This means documentation does not include DFPS monthly reports and the relationship with the caseworker is contingent upon approval from the legal guardian.
Please contact us at (512) 704-8349 to refer foster kids for private therapy. You can also email us at [email protected].
Play Therapy:
Play therapy is a specialized therapeutic modality used with younger children or children who are less verbal. It allows kids to express their feelings and work through anxiety, sadness, anger and other difficult emotions through play. The therapists role is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where kids are free to express the full spectrum of emotions. Play therapists interpret feelings and help kids work through issues using special toys (therapeutic tools) that facilitate expression.
InSight has providers who do play therapy on a limited basis. Please inquire about play therapy availability before sending a referral.
Were you sent to us by your caseworker?
If you have an open CPS case and your Caseworker instructed you to contact us to set up counseling, please have the name of your caseworker available when you call our office. Be aware that if your caseworker did not send authorization for your counseling services, we will not be able to set up an appointment for you.
If you have an open CPS case and your Caseworker instructed you to contact us to set up counseling, please have the name of your caseworker available when you call our office. Be aware that if your caseworker did not send authorization for your counseling services, we will not be able to set up an appointment for you.
