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Steuben County contracts four psychiatrists for AOT and hires full‑time AOT worker amid new state mandates
Summary
Community Services said it contracted four psychiatrists to support Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) and 730 evaluations, is revamping AOT policy to meet new state mandates, and has hired a full-time AOT worker.
Lynn Gramley, DCS, reported the agency has contracted with four psychiatrists to support Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) and '730' evaluations and said "There are new state mandates for the AOT program." She added the agency is revising its AOT policies and working to secure budget approval for the changes and has hired a full-time AOT worker.
Gramley also said the state is revamping SPOA and has provided funding but not yet issued guidance on how funds may be spent. The committee did not take a formal vote on AOT policy or budget during the meeting; staff described ongoing policy work and budget planning.
