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Behavioral Health Care
What Type of Mental Health Professionals are Available to Help You?Our experienced, knowledgeable, compassionate staff will meet your needs No matter what their discipline, training, or clinical specialty—whether treating children, adolescents, adults or older adults—the staff of Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network’s department of psychiatry has one common goal: to provide treatment that blends the latest science with genuine compassion. Here are the professionals who will do whatever they can to help you move your life forward: Psychiatrists: Our licensed medical doctors specialize in the evaluation and care of people with a mental illness. All our psychiatrists are board-certified. Like all other doctors, they can prescribe medication and coordinate care with other medical physicians. Psychologists: Our psychologists are doctoral-level practitioners who evaluate and care for patients in individual, family or group therapy settings. They perform psychological testing to help determine the best diagnosis and treatment. Physician Extenders: Certified registered nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide care to patients either in collaboration with or under the supervision of a psychiatrist. Their additional training allows them to provide psychotherapy and prescribe medications in a variety of our programs. Our clinical nurse specialists have a master’s degree in nursing and additional training that allows them to provide assessments and treatment. Licensed Clinical Social Workers: These professionals assess and treat people with emotional or mental disorders. They have master’s degrees and are licensed through the state of Pennsylvania. Psychiatric Nurses: Psychiatric nurses are registered nurses (R.N.s) licensed in the state of Pennsylvania with additional education and experience in helping people with behavioral health problems. Occupational Therapists: Registered occupational therapists in our inpatient program evaluate patients’ problem-solving, stress management and interpersonal skills. They also assist patients in understanding and planning for their needs after leaving the hospital.
For more information or to schedule an appointment,
call 610-402-CARE. This page last updated 2/12/08 04:08 PM
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