We apply research - supported approaches including
medication assisted therapies, family engagement and education, DBT, experiential and emotionally focused therapies, and others.
Not exact matches
It also uses cognitive behavioral
therapy techniques to help identify the best
therapy for those fighting addiction,
assists them in finding doctors to prescribe anti-opioid
medication, and checks in with them between appointments with addiction counselors.
Dr. Robert R. Redfield, a professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, a leading AIDS researcher and proponent of
medication -
assisted therapy for addiction, was appointed to oversee the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Charged with providing access to treatment programs, SAMHSA is encouraging
medication -
assisted therapy through the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant as well as regulatory oversight of
medications used to treat opioid addiction.
For example, one common, long - held misperception is that
medication -
assisted therapies merely replace one addiction for another — an attitude that is not backed by the science.
The article describes how HHS agencies are collaborating with public and private stakeholders to expand access to and improve utilization of
medication -
assisted therapies, in tandem with other targeted approaches to reducing opioid overdoses.
For example, NIDA is funding research to improve access to
medication -
assisted therapies, develop new
medications for opioid addiction, and expand access to naloxone by exploring more user - friendly delivery systems (for example, nasal sprays).
«Appropriate access to
medication -
assisted therapies under Medicaid is a key piece of the strategy to address the rising rate of death from overdoses of prescription opioids,» said co-author Stephen Cha, M.D., M.H.S., chief medical officer for the Center for Medicaid and CHIP [Children's Health Insurance Program] Services at CMS.
CMS is working to enhance access to
medication -
assisted therapies through a more comprehensive benefit design, as well as a more robust application of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.
«When prescribed and monitored properly,
medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone are safe and cost - effective components of opioid addiction treatment,» said lead author and NIDA director Nora D. Volkow, M.D. «These
medications can improve lives and reduce the risk of overdose, yet
medication -
assisted therapies are markedly underutilized.»
For the study, more than 150
medication - free patients with major depressive disorder were randomly assigned to 16 weeks of either traditional CBT, which entails up to 20 sessions of 50 minutes each, or computer -
assisted CBT using the Good Days Ahead program and 12 abbreviated
therapy sessions.
While
medication can be used to
assist in recovery, the centerpiece of
therapy is CONFINEMENT.
This may include
assisting in physical examinations, administering injections, oral
medications, fluid
therapy, syringe feeding, and tube feeding.
The veterinarian provided and we
assisted with funds for iv fluid
therapy, blood panel, and special food as well as
medications.
Administered
medications,
assisted with physical
therapy, provided personal care, budgeted and shopped for clients and
assisted other clients to budget and shop for themselves
Typical responsibilities highlighted on a Primary Caregiver example resume are administering prescribed
medication, helping patients with mobility and hygiene,
assisting with physical
therapy exercises, doing light housekeeping work, and acting in case of emergency.
• Highly skilled in diagnosing, treating and
assisting patients in managing acute and chronic illnesses • Hands - on experience in conducting detailed physical examinations and interpreting medical histories to determine
medication routes • Adept at prescribing age - specific physical
therapy and rehabilitation services, with exceptional focus on efficacy of treatment • Proficient in providing prenatal care, family planning services and screening services aiming at effective development of treatment plans • Qualified to
assist in the performing surgeries and medical procedures as part of a surgical team • Unmatched ability to counsel and educate patients about preventative measures to avoid diseases and illnesses • Highly skilled in monitoring the effectiveness of interventions and performing modifications to ensure efficacy • Proven record of creating and implementing dedicated patient care plans according to their specific health requirements • Demonstrated expertise in facilitating patient transition within and between healthcare settings including admitting, transferring and discharging procedures
• Demonstrated ability to prescribe
medication, corrective devices, physical
therapy and surgery to
assist in handling foot related problems and diseases
The Mind People, Saint Paul, MN, 1/2009 to 9/2009 Intern •
Assisted in assessing patients with behavior problems by engaging them in conversation • Provided support to psychologists in terms of taking patient data and providing feedback • Planned interventions and observation techniques to determine patient response to
medication and
therapy • Restrained unruly patients to ensure that they do not harm themselves • Took telephone calls for information and appointments • Maintained records of patients» medical and mental health histories
Prescribing and refilling
medications independently is not within the scope of practice, and they can not perform physical
therapy, except in an
assisting role.
«They
assist with
medication therapy management,» said Cox.
In my state LPNs can: place NG tubes, indwelling catheters, place dobhoffs (feeding tubes), give injections, Phlebotomy, start and maintain IVs, hang piggybacks,
medication administration, respiratory
therapy, wound care, set up and
assist chest tube placements, maintain chest tubes, train and supervise CNAs, care plans... lots of care plans, and much more.
Provided friendly customer service at prescription drop - off and pick - up counters.Communicated directly with doctors» offices via telephone, fax and email.Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs.Provided critical information and advice to customers regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper
medication storage.Consistently upheld proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards.Safely administered immunizations, travel medicine,
medication therapy management and other specialty programs.Successfully
assisted customers with medical issues and provided valuable healthcare counseling.Appropriately resolved customer issues, complaints and questions.
Mental health treatment,
medication, rehabilitative
therapy, and
assisted living may all help with treatment.
Residential Services includes intake and assessment, treatment planning, individual counseling, group counseling, family
therapy, collateral services, member education,
medication services, safeguarding
medications (facilities will store all resident
medication and facility staff members may
assist with resident's self - administration of
medication), crisis intervention services, transportation (provision of or arrangement for transportation to and from medically necessary treatment) and discharge planning.
This includes the mindfulness stance of Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy (ACT); finding one's personal meaning and / or joy in life via Positive Psychology; exercise and meditation; and, if need be, referrals for
medication -
assisted treatment.
Depending on behavioral health assessment, recommended level of care may include detoxification, residential,
medication assisted treatment, intensive outpatient, outpatient (individual, group, and family
therapy), co-occurring mental health and trauma treatment, transitional housing, and psychiatric care.
She has experience with different treatment modalities including, Dialectical Behavior
Therapy, Cognitive Behavior
Therapy, and
medication -
assisted treatment.
Many behavior
therapy programs include different
therapy approaches, such as process groups, cognitive behavioral
therapy (CBT), individual
therapy, art
therapy, equine
therapy, health and recreational activities, or mindfulness meditation, and could offer
medication -
assisted treatment too.
Thresholds provides integrated treatment using evidence - supported practices, including cognitive behavioral
therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness - based sobriety, dialectical behavioral
therapy, acceptance and commitment
therapy, harm reduction, relapse prevention
therapy, mutual aid facilitation and
medication assisted treatment.
Thresholds offers an array of group and individual counseling services, including:
therapy, recovery coaching, case management, family / couples counseling, and
medication -
assisted treatment.