Community Support Associate certification by the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health

A Community Support Associate (CSA) provides Comprehensive Community Support Services, CPT code (H2015), to individuals that have a Mental Health disorder or a Co-Occurring disorder. Co-Occurring Disorder means the primary diagnosis of a mental health disorder and one or more of the following:

A substance use disorder,
Intellectual disability, or
Physical health disorder or condition

For those receiving services from a CSA, the mental health diagnosis would be the primary reason the recipient is seeking treatment. A CSA may not provide services to individuals that have a Substance Use Disorder as the primary reason for seeking treatment. Refer to 908 KAR 2:250, Community support associate; eligibility criteria and training, for specific eligibility and training requirements.

Note: A Community Support Associate may work for a Behavioral Health Multi-Specialty Group and a Behavioral Health Service Organization (BHSO) Tier I. Reimbursement is not available for services provided by a CSA within a BHSO Tier II, BHSO Tier III, or via an individual practitioner.

This 10-hour training satisfies the curriculum requirements to become a Community Support Associate, by the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, covering principles of recovery, promoting resilience, psychiatric rehabilitation, and effective communication. Provides an overview of mental health and co-occurring diagnoses, as well as appropriate crisis intervention skills.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and one year of full-time employment experience working with individuals that receive treatment for mental health.

Day 1: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Day 2: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Questions? Contact the New Vista Training Department at 859.253.1686 ext. 4126 or email training@newvista.org