ClinicWorks

ClinicWorks

Services Available
Eligibility for Services
Referral and Intake Procedure
Evaluation and Treatment
Discharge
FAQ

In March of 1995, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter opened the Article 16 Clinic, ClinicWorks, located at 14 Arnold Avenue in Utica, New York. ClinicWorks is a joint venture with Central New York DSO in Rome, New York. The Lewis County clinic of ClinicWorks opened in October of 1997 in Lowville, New York. ClinicWorks is a New York State Office of Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) certified Article 16 Clinic which provides therapeutic rehabilitative and habilitative services to individuals (children and adults) with developmental disabilities in Oneida and Lewis Counties.

Services Provided at ClinicWorks

SERVICE	ONEIDA	LEWIS
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling	X	X
Speech and Language Therapy	X	X
Occupational Therapy	X
Physical Therapy	X
Nursing Services	X	X
Nutrition Services	X
Social Work Counseling	X	X
Psychological Services	X	X

All our clinicians have had specialized training in the mental retardation/ developmental disabilities field and are certified and licensed to practice in the State of New York. All services are monitored under the supervision and approval of a qualified physician (Medical Director). All individuals referred for services are assigned a counselor or coordinator who serves as the primary contact person and is responsible for case coordination.

For more information e-mail: clinicworks@thearcolc.org or check here for phone numbers

Who is eligible

	Adults with a documented developmental disability.
	Adults and children who are in need of an assessment and evaluation for the purpose of determining a developmental disability.
	Children under the age of five whom are at risk or where there is a substantiated suspicion of a developmental disability.
	Children six years and older who are in need of clinical assessment to substantiate a specific developmental disability.

Who is not Eligible for Services

Individuals who are enrolled and attending a Day Treatment program or who live in an ICF program are not eligible for services through the Article 16 Clinic except for Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling services.

Necessary Documentation

The following documentation is required for admission:

	Psychological and or medical document that establishes a developmental disability.
	A current physical (within the last year)
	A current mantoux (PPD) test (within the last year)
	Completion of the clinic intake process
	Written approval from the ClinicWorks Medical Director

Admissions Process

The admissions process has four basic steps:

	Referral and intake: A meeting will be scheduled to discuss clinic services and need and to have all required papers and documents signed.
	Assessment: Assessment(s) will be scheduled for requested services following the intake
	Treatment meeting: Once all assessments are completed, a treatment meeting will be held to discuss the treatment plan of services.
	Treatment phase: Once the treatment plan is signed, therapy begins.

How to Make a Referral

A simple phone call to the clinic office will begin the process. Have ready the following information:

Referral’s name

Address

Phone number

D.O.B.

Residential information: contact person

Insurance information

What services you are requesting

	You will be given an intake date and the name of the counselor assigned to this individual.
	In most cases, you will be given the assessment date(s) as well.
	A letter will follow to remind you and the individual of the meeting and what documents to bring with you.

Evaluation and Treatment

	All individuals are evaluated in ate area(s) they are referred for.
	When evaluation(s) are completed and treatment is necessary, a Treatment Plan is developed and reviewed at a formal meeting.
	Once the Clinic Medical Director approves the Treatment Plan, services can commence.
	Therapy(s) is scheduled according to the treatment plan.

Discharge Criteria

	Services are no longer necessary.
	Admission requirements to remain eligible are no longer met.
	The individual and/or the collateral no longer wish to receive services.
	Failure to show for appointments over a six month period.

In the event an individual is not approved for clinic services, the individual and the referral source will be notified of the reason why services were denied.

Insurances

Medicaid and Medicare are accepted.

For more information e-mail: clinicworks@thearcolc.org or call us.