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The Calocus Training Form is designed for employees who need to acquire or refresh their skills in using the CALOCUS or LOCUS assessments. These tools are essential for professionals who work with children, youth, families, or adults and need to determine the appropriate level of care for their clients. To ensure the necessary training is received, employees must fill out this form, indicate whether they have previously completed an assessment or training, and if it has been over a year since their last assessment, they are required to undergo training again. For more information on how to complete this form and submit it to your agency-based CALOCUS/LOCUS trainer, click the button below.

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Calocus Training Form PDF Details

The Calocus Training Form is a structured request document for employees seeking training in CALOCUS (Child and Adolescent Level of Care Utilization System) or LOCUS (Level of Care Utilization System). These clinical tools are used by behavioral health care service professionals to evaluate the appropriate level of care for children, adolescents, and adult clients in community mental health settings.

The form determines whether an employee requires training by asking them to self-evaluate their prior experience. Training is required in three main situations: the employee has never completed a LOCUS or CALOCUS evaluation, the employee has not received formal training, or the employee has not completed an assessment in over a year. Those actively using the tools or previously trained may bypass additional training with supervisor approval, and the agency-based trainer must countersign any such plan.

There are two clinical training pathways covered by the form. Employees providing care services to children, youth, and families are directed toward CALOCUS training. Those providing care services to adults complete LOCUS trainings instead. The form captures employee name, agency, job title, and contact details to facilitate the evaluation process and schedule the correct clinical training session.

Once completed, the Calocus Training Form must be endorsed by the employee, the employee's supervisor, and the agency-based CALOCUS/LOCUS trainer. This three-way authorization confirms all parties understand the training plan. For any questions about CALOCUS trainings or the form submission process, employees may contact DMH Provider Relations using the contact details listed on the form.

Training required when: No prior CALOCUS/LOCUS evaluation, no formal training completed, or clinical assessment performed more than one year ago.

Training not required when: Employee is actively using LOCUS/CALOCUS with documented supervisor approval.

CALOCUS care services: For professionals working with children, youth, and families.

LOCUS care services: For professionals providing adult behavioral health services and clinical evaluation.

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Who Needs to Complete the Calocus Training Form?

Agency employees who provide behavioral health care services and plan to conduct CALOCUS or LOCUS evaluations must complete this form before attending clinical training. This applies to clinicians, care coordinators, and case managers at mental health agencies who will assess the level of care for children, youth, families, or adult clients. Reviewing the main criteria on the form helps employees determine their correct training pathway and plan accordingly.

How to Fill Out the Calocus Training Form Online

Step 1: Click the "Get Form" button at the top of this page to open the form in our free PDF editor tool.

Step 2: Enter your main personal and agency details - full name, agency name, job title, email address, phone number, and supervisor contact information. Be sure all contact details are accurate so the trainer can reach you to plan your session.

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Step 3: Select your training pathway. Check whether you need CALOCUS training (for children, youth, and families care services) or LOCUS training (for adult care services). Indicate your prior assessment history - whether you have completed evaluations before or attended previous trainings - so the agency-based trainer can plan the appropriate clinical session.

Step 4: Obtain signatures from your supervisor and the agency-based CALOCUS/LOCUS trainer. Both signatures are required to complete the training plan authorization. Click "Done" to save and submit the completed form to your trainer.

Related Behavioral Health and Training Forms

FormsPal also offers related care service and training forms to support your agency's clinical evaluation needs:

Employee Training Log - track completed CALOCUS/LOCUS training sessions for care service staff
ASAM Level of Care Cheat Sheet - quick reference for level of care evaluation criteria
Behavioral Health Form - additional documentation for behavioral health services and clinical evaluation
Training Evaluation Form - evaluate training outcomes for care service staff and plan follow-up

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CALOCUS? CALOCUS (Child and Adolescent Level of Care Utilization System) is a clinical assessment tool used to determine the appropriate level of behavioral health care services for children and youth. Clinicians use it to plan care and evaluate the intensity of services needed.

What is LOCUS? LOCUS (Level of Care Utilization System) is the equivalent clinical evaluation tool for adults. Mental health care service providers use LOCUS to conduct structured assessments and make evidence-based care plan recommendations for adult clients.

How often are CALOCUS/LOCUS trainings required? Clinical training is required if more than one year has passed since the employee last completed a CALOCUS or LOCUS evaluation, or if the employee has never received formal training on these clinical tools.