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Psychiatric Services
At Shepherd Hill, our goal is to match the intensity of treatment with the severity of illness to ensure individualized care. We continually assess patients to determine when they can be safely moved to a less intense level. Shepherd Hill uses the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement criteria to determine appropriate level of care.
 
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Psychiatric Services
Physician Office Services

Licking Memorial Outpatient Psychiatric Services include physician services of general psychiatry. Our physicians provide comprehensive assessments in the specialty of psychiatry, as well as ongoing treatment and medication management when appropriate. They consult with the primary care providers and specialists, and make referrals to individual or group therapy when appropriate.

A Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) also provides individual and family therapy. The LISW works independently or conjointly with the psychiatrist or psychologist to provide comprehensive service. For physician office services, call (220) 564-4873.

Inpatient Psychiatric – Acute crisis intervention with the emphasis on strengthening the individual’s coping skills.
 
Psychiatric disorders treated include:
  • Depression
  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety and stress-related conditions
  • Psychosis
  • Suicidal thought or behavior
The team of licensed professionals providing care is comprised of:
  • Psychiatrists
  • Licensed independent social workers
  • Licensed professional counselors
  • Occupational therapists
  • Certified occupational therapist assistants 
  • Registered nurses
Each patient has a complete medical examination at the onset of treatment. The patient’s treatment plan is individualized to meet the patient's specific needs. Family involvement is important. Social services and nursing services are available to meet with family members, treatment may include:
  • Individual and group therapies
  • Education in community resources
  • Communication skills
  • Stress management
  • Relaxation techniques
  • Social skills
  • Medication
Outpatient Psychiatric Services – Medication management and therapy services.  Services are provided to adults ages 18 and over.

Neuromodulation services also are available to patients with treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder and/or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.  These services include:
  • Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
    • Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is an FDA-approved treatment technique available to patients who have not experienced full resolution of depressive symptoms through medication trials.  TMS is a non-invasive procedure that involves gentle placement of a magnetic coil against the patient’s head. TMS therapy generates a highly concentrated, magnetic field reaching about two to three centimeters into the brain.  As TMS magnetic fields move into the brain, very small electrical currents are produced which stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. The treatment itself lasts around 20-30 minutes and is administered every weekday for about 6 weeks.