The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will discuss your child or adolescent's treatment plan with you and your child. This discussion includes the advantages and disadvantages of various treatment approaches as well as availability of programs and services in your community. A few disorders which are chronic, may require continuing care. You should discuss the duration and goals of treatment with your Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist after the initial diagnostic evaluation. The fees of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist are based on both the complexity of the treatment and the amount of time involved.
Fees vary in different parts of the country.
Psychiatric treatment sessions may be scheduled on a regular basis and length of sessions can vary depending on the treatment plan. Issues regarding finances and payment plans should be discussed openly and frankly with the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist from the beginning of treatment. You must read your contract or call your insurance plan office to find out the details about health insurance benefits and the extent of psychiatric services covered by your plan. Most health plans cover some portion of evaluations, consultation and treatment services provided by a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. However, benefits and coverage for mental health treatments are frequently limited or restricted by insurance plans.