The team psychiatrist is joined by a program psychologist, social worker, activity therapist, and nursing staff members. Other specialists, such as an addictionist, certified addiction counselor, and chaplain, work with the team as needed. The staff confirms the diagnosis based on biological, psychological, family, and social perspectives. In preparing the master treatment plan, the team considers each professional s complex issues and previous treatment. Each treatment team follows their client from admission through discharge.
Clients meet from three to five times a week with their psychiatrist.
The team's social worker serves as the liaison with family members, as well as with referring professionals. Timely communication and reporting are priorities. Family involvement PIC staff encourage immediate family to accompany the client at admission. Family members, as well as referring professionals, often provide valuable background information and assist with discharge and aftercare planning. Family members have access to educational presentations by staff and materials about specific diagnoses, treatment, relapse prevention, and family relationships.