Mobile Therapy (MT)
Therapeutic services that help children and youth address emotional and behavioral challenges, develop coping strategies, and improve their ability to manage everyday situations.
AVIVA MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)
Building Skills. Strengthening Families. Supporting Brighter Futures.
At AVIVA MHS, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We understand that children and young people may experience emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges that affect their daily lives at home, at school, and in the community.
Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) provide individualized, therapeutic support to children, youth, and young adults who need assistance managing behavioral and emotional challenges. In Pennsylvania, IBHS can be delivered in home, school, and community settings, depending on the individual's assessed needs and authorized services.
Our goal is to help young people develop positive behaviors, strengthen coping skills, improve daily functioning, and build confidence while supporting families throughout the treatment process.
IBHS SERVICES
What Services Does IBHS Provide?
IBHS includes different types of services designed to address each individual's specific needs. Depending on the assessment, treatment plan, and service authorization, support may include:
Behavior Consultation (BC)
Assessment and consultation to identify behavioral needs and develop individualized strategies to support positive behavioral changes.
Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Services
Individualized behavioral support to help children and youth practice skills, follow treatment strategies, and improve functioning in their daily environments.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Behavior-focused services that use assessment and structured interventions to build skills and address identified behavioral needs when clinically appropriate.
Group Services
Therapeutic and skill-building interventions delivered in a group setting to address identified treatment goals.
The services provided depend on the individual's needs, clinical recommendations, and program requirements.
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Building Skills and Supporting Families
INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT
Who Can Benefit From IBHS?
IBHS may benefit children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges that interfere with functioning at home, school, or in the community.
These challenges may include difficulty managing emotions, coping with stress, developing social skills, following routines, or responding appropriately to challenging situations.
Eligibility is determined through the applicable assessment and program requirements. Services generally require a written order from an appropriately licensed practitioner and documentation of medical necessity.
INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT
How Does IBHS Work?
Our approach begins with understanding the child's strengths, needs, challenges, and goals. We work collaboratively with the child or young person, their parent or guardian, and other relevant members of the treatment team to develop an individualized treatment plan. Services are provided in appropriate settings, which may include the home, school, or community, according to the treatment plan and authorization. Throughout the process, our team focuses on skill development, consistent behavioral strategies, progress monitoring, and collaboration with families and other involved professionals.
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STEP ONE
Understand the Child’s Needs
Our approach begins with understanding the child's strengths, needs, challenges, and goals.
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STEP TWO
Develop an Individualized Treatment Plan
We work collaboratively with the child or young person, their parent or guardian, and other relevant members of the treatment team to develop an individualized treatment plan.
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STEP THREE
Support Skill Development
Throughout the process, our team focuses on skill development, consistent behavioral strategies, progress monitoring, and collaboration with families and other involved professionals.
Services are provided in appropriate settings, which may include the home, school, or community, according to the treatment plan and authorization.
PARTNERING WITH FAMILIES
Partnering With Families
We recognize that families play an essential role in a child's growth and development. Our approach encourages family participation and collaboration to help reinforce skills and strategies across everyday environments.
By working together, we aim to help caregivers better understand their child's needs, use appropriate support strategies, and promote a more positive and supportive environment.
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If you are a parent, caregiver, healthcare professional, or community partner seeking behavioral health support for a child or young person, contact AVIVA MHS to learn more about our IBHS program, referral process, service availability, and eligibility requirements.
We are here to help children and families take the next step toward a brighter future.
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