West Florida Behavioral Health

West Florida Behavioral Health provides care to adults as well as psychological services to adolescents. We strive to provide care and services in a timely manner and coordinate our services with other departments within the hospital such as home health care agencies, The Pavilion, laboratory, diagnostic imaging and nursing homes. West Florida Behavioral Health, in conjunction with the hospital's medical staff, works to assure that the services rendered are those most appropriate to the patient's needs.

SERVICES PROVIDED

Diagnosis and assessment
Comprehensive psychological testing: personality, intellectual and neuropsychological
Biological therapies: medication and electroconvulsive
Psychotherapy for acute and chronic conditions
Individual, family and marital counseling
Maintenance and supportive care
Biofeedback
Consultation
Geriatric care
Substance abuse evaluation
Nursing home care
Christian counseling

INITIAL ASSESSMENT

An initial assessment is made at the time of the patient's first appointment. This assessment determines the need for psychiatric intervention, level of services to be provided, and the need for further evaluations.

This initial assessment includes:

General summary of problem
Referral source
Past medical history
Family/psychosocial history
Mental status examination
Current medications/allergies
Educational needs
Treatment plan

The psychiatric assessment is performed by a clinical therapist or psychiatrist and is utilized to determine the basis for the treatment plan. The scope and intensity of further assessment are determined by the patient's diagnosis, response to previous interventions, and the patient's desire for further care.

REASSESSMENT

At each following appointment, a reassessment by the psychiatrist or therapist provides data about treatment progress. This reassessment gathers information about:

Patient's response to the recommended therapies
Significant behavioral changes
Additional patient needs
Medication therapy and response to medications
Educational needs
Family or relationship issues

QUESTIONS ABOUT INSURANCE?

Our staff will be happy to help verify insurance coverage and fees before the first appointment. We will also assist in filing insurance claims.