Mental health services are provided on an individual basis by a licensed independent social worker or clinical nurse specialist and may include family members or care providers as needed. The team approach of the program calls for regular meetings with the client, therapist and psychiatrist to meet the goals outlined in an individualized care plan. A board-certified geriatric psychiatrist serves as the medical director of the program and provides clinical supervision for the therapists and psychiatric intervention when needed. Psychiatric Consultations for Long-Term Care Deaconess' geriatric psychiatrists have developed a full support system for the mental health needs of individuals living in long term care facilities. These physicians assess patients monthly at their respective facilities.
Proper documentation is provided for the facility, which meet their regulatory guidelines.
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