However, prior to generating the Service Authorization, the Case Manager might have a few questions for the Recreational Therapist and individual supported. Common questions may include: How many hours of Recreational Therapy will be provided weekly? How many hours of Recreational Therapy is the Recreational Therapist able to provide weekly? and how many hours of Recreational Therapy will the individual supported like to receive weekly?” As a team, the number of hours for each individual supported will be decided prior to a Service Authorization (SA). At any given time, the Service Authorization can be amended by the Case Manager, provided both the individual supported and Recreational Therapist agree.
To assist with this process, the Director of Recreational Therapy will provide the new Recreational Therapist with a rough draft schedule. The Director of Recreational Therapy ensures the schedule provides an opportunity to meet the needs of the individuals supported, as well as provide a consistent work schedule for the Recreational Therapist. Once the Service Authorization (SA) is received by Assisted Independence, which will be visible to the Recreational Therapist on the Bureau of Disabilities Services (BDS) Online Portal “Waiver” tab, the Recreational Therapist will conduct an Intake Session.
After the initial Meet and Greet, we may not begin support for an individual until we have received the Service Authorization (SA).
