TREATMENT TEAM

Our treatment team consists of a collaboration of multidisciplinary professionals with the expertise to provide effective treatment. Our team includes:

Medical Team
Medical Director
The Director is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who oversees the psychiatric care of all patients in the hospital. The Medical Director is responsible for the clinical and administrative operations of the program and supervision of all the treatment team members. The Director may also serve as an attending psychiatrist. 
Nurse Practitioner 
The attending physician/nurse practitioner will manage the patient's care throughout their stay. Upon admission, the patient will be assigned to a psychiatrist or a nurse practitioner. They will meet with the patient and evaluate the patient's psychiatric needs. A comprehensive individualized treatment plan will be developed within 48 to 72 hours. The nurse practitioners work in collaboration and under the direct supervision of the Director of the facility.
Internist/Pediatrician
The internist/pediatrician is a consulting physician who is responsible for a patient's physical assessment and health during their hospital stay.  Patients who require specialty medical care will be referred to the appropriate health care professionals.  A physical exam is performed on every patient within 24-48 hours of admission.
Psychologist
A psychologist is available for individual testing and consultation when necessary.
Social Work 
Our licensed social workers and discharge coordinators provide psychosocial assessments, crises intervention, supportive counselling, family counselling and discharge planning.
Primary Nurse
The primary nurse is responsible for coordinating the patient's nursing care, psycho-education and follow up on all medical issues.
Licensed Therapist
Our licensed therapists comprised of LCAT, MT, LMHC, CASAC lead all of the therapeutic programming in an accepting and supportive environment.
Psychiatric Aide
The psychiatric aide provides patient care and support under the direction of the Licensed Practical Nurse.
Nursing Staff
The nursing staff is responsible for the safety and nursing care that are provided 24-hours a day for every patient.  The nursing staff consists of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Psychiatric Aides.
Registered Dietitian
The registered dietician provides an assessment of nutritional status and needs along with on-going reassessment, diet planning and teaching. 
Pharmacist
Our licensed Pharmacy department is integrated into the treatment team and provides timely advice on medication management/monitoring for each patient.