Follow the steps to fill out the CA MH 713 form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the CA MH 713 form and open it in the digital editor.
2. Begin by entering the date the re-assessment started at the top of the form, along with the name and discipline of the assessing practitioner.
3. Fill in the date of the client’s full assessment, which serves as the baseline for this re-assessment, and include any applicable updates on prior assessments.
4. Indicate any special service needs, such as cultural considerations or physical challenges, by specifying each area in the provided fields.
5. Under the 'Reason for Referral / Chief Complaint' section, describe the main reason for the referral, including current symptoms and impairments.
6. Confirm if the Columbia Suicide Risk Severity Scale has been completed, and provide relevant details if it has not been completed.
7. Complete the 'Mental Health History' section, providing updates or noting if there are no updates on psychiatric hospitalizations or outpatient treatment.
8. Enter information about any medications used, including name, dosage, frequency, and effects. Include updates if necessary.
9. In the 'Substance Use / Abuse' section, note any updates related to substance use and complete the relevant assessments, if applicable.
10. Provide updates on the medical history, including the date of the last physical exam and any relevant changes.
11. Address the psychosocial history by detailing aspects such as education, employment, legal history, current living arrangements, and family relationships.
12. In the 'Mental Status Exam' section, check all applicable descriptions for the client's current mental state, ensuring to add comments where necessary.
13. Summarize the client's strengths and provide a clinical formulation and diagnostic justification, including ICD diagnosis codes.
14. Finally, ensure that the signature fields are completed, including the assessor's and co-signer’s signatures and dates.
15. Save your changes, and choose to download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete the CA MH 713 form online today for efficient document management.