PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
Psychiatric Services and Medication Management
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management can be vital to the recovery process. Medical professionals trained to treat mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders are essential to the treatment team at VBH. Psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and nurses provide services throughout VBH’s region. Clients receiving medication management have assigned med providers they meet with regularly for medication refills and medication-related questions. VBH also uses a platform of backup med providers called med open access if established providers are unavailable to ensure prompt and timely services for clients.
First Episode Psychosis (FEPI)
The On Track TN First Episode Psychosis Initiative (FEPI) is an evidence-based program designed to provide early intervention services for selected youth and young adults ages fifteen through thirty years. This comprehensive intervention model is for people who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. Mental health professionals at VBH provide specialized treatment to help people work toward personal goals and get their life back on track. FEPI helps these individuals navigate the road to recovery from an episode of psychosis, including supporting efforts to function well at home, at a job, and in the social world. The program includes individual and group therapy, supported employment and education, family education and support, psychopharmacology, peer support, and care coordination. Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) funds this program. VBH currently provides FEPI services in Rutherford County.
Telehealth
Telehealth is an innovative way to ensure easy access to medical personnel. It is a secure way for VBH clients to directly connect to physicians and medical staff within our system from all locations within Volunteer’s 12,555 square miles of coverage area. Telehealth connects clients with reputable medical and mental health professionals through secure phone or video sessions for professional and convenient services. The telehealth program also allows the medical team to consult with one another to provide each client with the best, most comprehensive care.