CPST
Also written as: CPST — Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment
Community-based mental health services providing rehabilitation and support for youth with serious mental health conditions.
Full Definition
Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) services provide intensive, individualized mental health rehabilitation and support in community settings. These services are designed for children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances who need ongoing support to function in home, school, and community environments. CPST typically includes skills training, crisis intervention, medication monitoring, and coordination with other services. Services are delivered by qualified mental health professionals and paraprofessionals in natural settings such as the home, school, or community locations where youth spend their time.
Usage
Usage note: Ensure proper authorization and documentation requirements are met for CPST billing.
In Context
- "The authorization approved 20 hours per week of CPST services to support community integration." — Insurance authorization
- "CPST workers collaborated with school staff to implement behavioral strategies in the classroom." — Service coordination note