Intake Process for Sage Health Services

  1. Get a formal evaluation/diagnosis (if not already done)
      • Have your child evaluated by a qualified clinician (developmental pediatrician, child psychologist, or autism specialist).
      • Request a written diagnostic report — you’ll need this for referrals and insurance.
  2. Contact Sage Health Services
      • Reach out to Jared at (702) 319-1555 via text or call (or)
      • Follow online Central Reach link here:
      • Fill out information on CentralReach website, following the referral link. Please note, you will need to upload copies of your child’s diagnostic evaluation insurance card.
      • Sage Health Services will verify insurance eligibility and will inform family of coverage specific to applied behavior analysis services.
  3. Obtain a referral / prior authorization (if required)
      • If required, Sage Health Services will obtain a required Prior Authorization through your insurance carrier
      • This process typically takes a 3-5 business days in order to receive a response from insurance carriers.
  4. Complete intake and assessments
      • Complete any intake paperwork (consent forms, release forms, insurance forms) via DocuSign
      • A Sage Health Services BCBA will complete a comprehensive assessment (VB-MAPP, ABLLS, PEAK, functional behavior assessment, skills inventories, caregiver interview).
      • Participate in caregiver interviews — your input is essential for goal setting.
  5. Develop the individualized treatment plan
      • The BCBA creates a written treatment plan with: target goals, session frequency/duration, therapy setting, intervention methods, and data collection procedures.
      • Review the plan carefully — ask for measurable objectives, baseline data, and how progress will be reported.
      • Sign consent for services.
  6. Secure authorizations & schedule services
      • Sage Health Services will submit the treatment plan to your insurer if prior authorization is needed. Provide any additional requested documentation.
      • Once authorized, arrange schedule: session days, times, and location
  7. Start therapy & establish routines
      • Attend scheduled ABA Sessions, including parent training as set up.