Those people who may be helping you are:
Psychiatrists: Communicate with the treatment team in developing your plan of care; prescribe medications; make rounds daily; authorize leave of absence.
Nurses: Develop and implement a nursing plan of care in collaboration with the physician, treatment team, you and your family; are available for individual time; lead groups; provide you and your family with education related to your illness and medications; and facilitate discharge planning.
Clinical Social Workers: Obtain background information; provide marital and family therapy; facilitate groups; and, assist with your discharge planning.
Dual Diagnosis Counselor: Assesses patients who have mental illnesses and chemical dependency diagnoses to develop a plan of care; facilitates daily treatment groups; and coordinates continuing care after discharge.
Psychologist: Provides testing when ordered by the psychiatrist.
Recreation Therapists: Utilize educational therapies to help you identify coping skills to deal with stressors, express yourself more effectively, improve self-esteem and provide opportunities for social interaction; coordinate special unit events and volunteer services.
Psychiatric Technicians: Take your vital signs; escort you to tests; are available to assist with the daily activities; talk with you; reinforce the therapy you are receiving on the unit; facilitate educational groups.
Hospital Chaplain: Available to assist with your spiritual needs, if you desire.
Nutritionist: Available upon request. The nutritionist assists with dietary choices and also provides a weekly nutrition group.
Students: Work individually with patients under the supervision of an instructor from an accredited school.
