Transcription of case management brochure - sphcs.org
1 S HospitalPHYSICAL THERAPYOUTPATIENT CENTERST. PETER S HOSPITALOUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCOUNSELING SERVICESST. PETER S case management DEPARTMENTOUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH315 South Manning Blvd. 6th Floor, Cusack BuildingAlbany, NY 12208(518) science of medicine. The compassion to science of compassion to Peter s Health Care Services, a comprehensive,integrated system of care, is the Capital Region slargest provider of health care Peter s hospital is proud to be designated a national MagnetTMHospital for consistent excellencein nursing services. St. Peter s has also been ranked among an elite group of hospitals nationwide as a Distinguished hospital for Patient SafetyTM, Top 100 Cardiovascular hospital , Top 100 Stroke Hospitaland Top 100 hospital for overall clinical Peter s continues to set the pacefor health care innovations.
2 We are 5,000 professionalswho know that technology is critical to treatment, but compassion is the key to health servicesthat are accessible,affordable and Services Are Available?Psychotherapy services include counseling for: Depression Anxiety Coping with life transitions Coping with chronic illness/disability Stress management Preparation for/coping with bariatric (obesity) surgery/treatments Grief and lossPatients receiving psychotherapy services may also haveaccess to a psychiatrist for psychiatric evaluations, med-ication evaluation and medication Are the Admission Criteria?To utilize the services provided by St.
3 Peter s OutpatientBehavioral Health Services, patients must be: An adult, 18 years of age or older Actively seeking psychotherapy (psychiatric treatment is not provided independent of therapy) Able to participate safely in an outpatient treatmentprogram A patient of St. Peter s system of careWhat is the Process to ReceiveCounseling?Contact the case management Department at 525-1304 and request Behavioral Health Services forcounseling. You will be asked to complete a telephonescreening to determine your Do I Pay for My Treatment?St. Peter s maintains provider relations with mostmajor insurance plans.
4 In addition, charity care and a sliding fee scale are available for those who are uninsured/ underinsured and who meet eligibility StaffPsychiatry:Gregory Lavigne, MDAngelo Potenciano, MDPsychotherapy:Kimberly Michelini, LCSW-RKristine Weidner, LCSW-RTalk With Someone Who Can HelpEveryone experiences difficult emotions atsome point in their lives such as sadness, anxiety, loneliness, anger, fear, or a sense ofbeing overwhelmed. These feelings are normal and common, especially when accompanied by challenges in life such as:relationship struggles, loss, changing health,decreased independence, stress, or unex-pected people, at various times in their lives,also experience difficulty managing these challenges and emotions on their own.
5 Thismay interfere with work, relationships, healthor future can help. Our Licensed Clinical SocialWorkers are experienced in helping individu-als understand their emotions and overcometheir unique challenges in order to restorebalance and a sense of well being in their lives.
