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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Plus (Baltimore County FY18 and beyond) Annual

Better Off: % of clients assessed as demonstrating improvement at the non-clinical range at the conclusion of treatment - (Annual)

Current Value

65%

FY 2023

Definition

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Story Behind the Curve

 

Each CBT+ client is assessed at admission, and a target symptom is established by the clinician based on background information gathered at intake and through completion of the following target symptom scales:

 

Diagnostic Category

Target Symptom Scale

Depression

Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (MFQ) or the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9)

Anxiety

Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED)

Behavior

Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC-17)

Post-Traumatic Stress

Child and Adolescent Trauma Screen (CATS) or PTSD SCARED

 

“Demonstrated Improvement” is measured periodically by a therapist during treatment and at the conclusion of treatment using the appropriate diagnostic scale.  Each scale has a designated score whereby the behavioral health condition is measured as being at the “Non-Clinical Range.”

 

Partners

  • Baltimore County Public Schools
  • Baltimore County Department of Social Services
  • University of Maryland, School of Social Work
  • Associated Catholic Charities

What Works

The provision of clinical counseling services must be informed by evidence to support service quality and outcomes. Evidence-based programs combine the best available and most current research with the experience and judgement of practitioners, children, youth, and families/caregivers to deliver positive outcomes. Each of the four CBT+ interventions has a body of research supporting their effectiveness (Cohen, et al., 2006; Cohen, et al., 2012; David-Ferdon & Kaslow, 2008; Huey & Polo, 2008; Klinger, et al, 2006). The Washington State Institute for Public Policy (2018) has conducted an analysis of behavioral health interventions for youth.  All four CBT+ interventions can be found on the Institute’s inventory and are rated as either evidence-based or research-based.

Action Plan

Data Discussion

(Annual FY): The annual target percentage for clients assessed as demonstrating improvement at the non-clinical range at the conclusion of treatment is 60-65%.  A total of 68% or 224 of 326 unduplicated clients receiving CBT+ clinical counseling services were assessed as demonstrating improvement at the non-clinical range at the conclusion of treatment during FY22.

Definition: 

 

Clients Assessed as Demonstrating Improvement:  “Demonstrated Improvement” is measured periodically by a therapist during treatment using the appropriate diagnostic scale.

Measurement Tool Used

Research Agenda

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