Psychiatric
Psychiatric Services include an Initial Mental Health Evaluation and Medication Management Follow-Up Care.
Psychiatric Evaluation
The purpose of a psychiatric evaluation is to establish a therapeutic doctor–patient relationship, gather accurate data in order to formulate a diagnosis, and initiate an effective treatment plan.
Evaluation Components
- Presenting problems
- History of the presenting illness or problem
- Psychiatric history
- Physical history
- Trauma history
- Medication history
- Alcohol and other drug use history
- Relevant personal and family medical history
- Personal strengths
- Mental health status examination
- Summary of findings
- Diagnostic formulation
- Treatment recommendations or plan
Assessment and Evaluation Process
Right Path Behavioral Health Services will provide assessments and bio-psychosocial evaluations for clients applying for behavioral health services. Each behavioral health therapy client will receive a complete and thorough assessment. The assessment of each client shall include clinical consideration of the client’s general physical, medical, developmental, family, social, psychiatric, and psychological history and current condition. The diagnostic statement shall include the diagnosis based on the codes in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders –IV or 5 and refer to the pertinent assessment data. The diagnosis shall be by or under the supervision of and signed by a Physician, Psychiatrist, LPHA, Master’s level CAP, Master’s level practitioner, CAP, or Bachelor’s level practitioner.
More of our Services
Community Support
While managing the symptoms of mental illness is vital to ensure a meaningful recovery, this is not the only area of concern.
Case Management
Targeted Case Management is the link between the individual and the complex health and social service environment.
Therapy
Behavioral Health Therapy provides insight-oriented, psychotherapeutic services to individuals and families.