Collaborated Behavioral Health Services
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Our Impact and Benefits of Delivering Collaborated Behavioral Health
Many older Americans, whether they live at home or in facilities, are struggling with their emotional well-being and mental health. Mental health disorders are very common among seniors, due to loss, life changes, loneliness, coping with chronic conditions, and other physical health problems. At Premier, we believe integrating primary care and behavioral health services not only sets us apart, but greatly improves the lives of the patients we serve.
Benefits for Seniors
Improves access to mental health services
Helps reduce stigma around mental health
Improves overall health and quality of life
Reduces mental health symptoms faster
Allows seniors to receive comprehensive geriatric care all under one roof
Benefits for Facilities
Prevent rehospitalizations
Reduce cost of healthcare
Proactively manage behavioral health concerns
Integrate the interdisciplinary team
Improved collaboration with resident families
Meet Your Collaborative Team
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Patient (You)
• Actively participates with your medical provider and behavioral health specialist
• Completes assessments
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Medical Provider
• Oversees all aspects of your care at the clinic
• Works closely with behavioral health specialist to stay informed on treatment progress
• Considers diagnosis and treatment recommendations
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Behavioral Health Specialist
• Reviews clinical information
• Monitors progress
• Provides counsel and support
• Updates medical provider on
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Psychiatric Consultant
• Reviews information from behavioral health specialist
• Provides diagnostic and treatment recommendations
Our Collaborative Care Model
Medical Health Care + Behavioral Health Care =
Better Outcomes For Your Overall Health
Your Collaborative Care Team is led by your medical provider and includes behavioral health specialists, consulting psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. The team develops and implements a measurement-guided care plan following evidence based practice guidelines that help you achieve your best health