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<p><strong>ABOUT BRISTOL HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES</strong></p> <p>Located in Bristol, Conn., Bristol Hospital Behavioral Health Services provides is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CT16.pdf" target="_blank">one of Connecticut’s eight hospital treatment facilities</a>. It offers <strong>24-hour crisis intervention services</strong>, short-term residential care, and <strong>outpatient-based services for adults</strong> seeking treatment for chemical dependency, mental illness, or <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a>. Although the hospital <strong>does not provide detox services</strong>, the facility does provide referrals to detox facilities through its emergency room.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>To help clinicians determine an appropriate level of care, clients begin the admission process at Bristol Hospital Behavioral Health Clients who require psychiatric stabilization, access to medical attention, or 24/7 monitoring may be referred to the hospital’s inpatient program. As a hospital-based program, <strong>the goal of residential care is to rapidly stabilize the patient</strong> and refer the individual to a less-intensive level of care. </p> <p>During residential care, clients may participate in a <strong>highly-structured schedule of counseling sessions</strong>, educational classes, and therapeutic activities. Clients seeking treatment for chemical dependency or <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a> may also be introduced to popular models of recovery, such as the <strong>12-Step</strong> program. The 12-Step program is used in <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">up to 48% of U.S. treatment facilities</a>. To help stabilize patients with psychiatric disorders, the hospital may also integrate <strong>medication management and monitoring</strong> into treatment. </p> <p>Once clients are stabilized, they may be referred to the hospital's Counseling Center, which offers outpatient-based <strong>counseling services for individuals, couples, and families</strong>. Family counseling is used to rebuild family relationships and support networks for clients. In addition, the Counseling Center also provides group counseling and an <strong>intensive outpatient program (IOP)</strong> for individuals seeking treatment for chemical dependency. </p> <p>Patients who may require a more intensive level of care may be referred to a long-term residential program after being discharged from the hospital. The facility routinely provides referrals for other programs in order to help clients continue their recovery. Many of these clients are referred to continuing care, detox, and long-term residential programs as needed. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Bristol Hospital Behavioral Health employs a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, counselors, social workers, nurses, and occupational therapists. There are specialists outside of the Behavioral Health Services that may be consulted for medical emergencies or other practices as needed. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Bristol Hospital Behavioral Health Services is housed in the Bristol Hospital, and the facility is clinical in nature. Although clinical, the counseling services focus on creating a more relaxed and less clinical atmosphere. Clients stay in <strong>shared rooms and have access to medical staff</strong> throughout their stay. The sole loved one polled by Rehabs.com at the time of the writing offered a five out of five-star rating for the facility's cleanliness and upkeep. </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The sole loved one polled by Rehabs.com to date provided positive feedback about all aspects of Bristol Hospital Behavioral Health Services. The loved one gave give out of five star ratings for the facility's ability to treat co-occurring disorders, the staff's level of experience and training, discharge planning, and its counseling options. "The days are well-structured with a mixture of counseling and recreational activities. All in all, it's a good program," the loved one wrote.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF STAY</strong></p> <p>On Indeed, 83 staff members gave the facility an average rating of 3.7 out of five stars for the hospital as a whole<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small>. Regarding Behavioral Health Services, a psychiatric nurse gave the facility a perfect five-star rating and wrote: "Bristol hospital is a good place to work for."</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Bristol Hospital accepts most major insurance plans. It is also one of the 62% of facilities that <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CT16.pdf" target="_blank">accept Medicaid</a>, and the 34% of U.S. facilities that <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CT16.pdf" target="_blank">accept Medicare</a>. <strong>Financial assistance programs</strong> are available for clients that are underinsured or uninsured. Assistance is addressed on a case by case basis and is generally selected based on clients’ income. </p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>Bristol Hospital Behavioral Health Services is currently looking for new staff members so that it can expand its offerings. With such a wide range of staff positions available, there are plenty of ways to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BristolHospital" target="_blank">begin or expand a career</a> in the behavioral health field.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Bristol-Hospital/reviews?fjobtitle=Psychiatric+Nurse" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Bristol-Hospital/reviews?fjobtitle=Psychiatric+Nurse</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-11-10 10:56:29 PST
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