PCP Screening Tools and Resources

CenCal Health covers screening members for alcohol use and providing brief behavioral interventions at primary healthcare.  Members with primary Medi-Cal Insurance who meet DSM V criteria for substance use disorder must be referred to County Alcohol and Drug Services for appropriate out-patient and residential treatment services.  Members with primary Medicare Insurance who meet DSM V criteria for substance use disorders must be referred to appropriate resources that accept Medicare.

For more details or assistance please contact our Behavioral Health Department at (805) 562-1600

Tools and Resources: 

• PCP Behavioral Health Treatment & Mental Health Carve-In Transition Webinar Video (Presentation Slides)
• PCP Behavioral Health Referral (RAFB) Video Tutorial: Primary Care Providers should submit this form via the Provider Portal if you are referring eligible members who are requesting psychotherapy, medication management, psychological testing, and BHT (ABA) services. This form includes a field for service type where you can select the service that you are referring the member for. Remember, you do not need to select a Rendering Provider as our Behavioral Health Team will find the best fit for the member.
  
• PCP Checklist for ABA Referrals: Primary Care Physicians should utilize this checklist as it is a great resource on documents needed when submitting a referral (RAFB) for ABA services.  
• CenCal Health Policy for Alcohol Misuse: Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions in Primary Care
• The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)
• Audit C for Alcohol Screening
• Santa Barbara County Organized Delivery System (ODS) Presentation to CenCal Health Providers
• PCP Recommended Mental Health Screening Tools List & Billing Codes
• Behavioral Health UM Authorization Form Instructions and Tips
• How to Submit Your BHT Forms
• PCP Checklist for Psychological Testing

Services for Alcohol and Other Drug Use:

• Santa Barbara County Alcohol and Drug Services
• San Luis Obispo County Alcohol and Drug Services