Conemaugh Health System - Behavioral Medicine

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📍 1086 Franklin Street, Johnstown, PA 15905

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<p><strong>ABOUT CONEMAUGH HEALTH SYSTEM - BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE</strong></p> <p>Based in Johnstown, Pa., Conemaugh Health System operates an <strong>inpatient program for adults with severe psychiatric disorders</strong>. The 29-bed unit is designed to treat a wide range of disorders, such as depression, mood disorders, and anxiety. In addition, the treatment provider offers outpatient-based treatment for individuals (14 years or older) struggling with chemical dependency through its <strong>New Visions program</strong>.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>During admission, patients go through a series of comprehensive <strong>medical and psychological evaluations</strong> to determine individual needs. To treat its patients, clinicians utilize a range of <strong>evidence-based treatment methods</strong>. As a hospital-based facility, the goal of Conemaugh Health System's Behavioral Health Unit is to quickly stabilize the patient and refer them to a less-restrictive level of care. </p> <p>In addition to individual, group, and family therapy sessions, clients participate in recovery-oriented coping and life skills training, partake in <strong>recreational therapies,</strong> and receive spiritual guidance. Medication management and education are also available. To help support the individual's transition out of inpatient care, discharge planning is also part of programming.</p> <p>In addition to its inpatient program, Conemaugh Health System offers an <strong>intensive outpatient program (IOP) and partial hospitalization program (PHP)</strong> for individuals struggling with a primary substance abuse disorder. While enrolled in the facility's New Visions Chemical Dependency Program, clients participate in individual, group, and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/the-secret-to-stopping-addiction-in-your-family-forever/" target="_blank">family counseling</a>, as well as <strong>age-appropriate drug awareness sessions</strong>. In addition, the program offers specialized programming for <strong>DUI offenders</strong> and support groups for individuals participating in Suboxone treatment. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Conemaugh Health System's behavioral health services are provided by a team of board-certified psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, recreational therapists, and other qualified healthcare professionals. The New Visions team also includes certified addiction counselors.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>No information is currently available concerning the 29-bed unit’s living arrangements and related offerings, yet the two loved ones polled by Rehabs.com to date gave polarized ratings for the hospital’s overall cleanliness and upkeep. Out of five stars, one survey respondent gave this metric a one-star rating, while the other loved one offered this aspect of the facility four stars.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>To date, no former patients have submitted reviews to Rehabs.com. However, the hospital's Facebook page revealed polarizing opinions, as 171 reviewers gave the facility an average rating of three out of five stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Of the 171 reviews, 64 individuals gave the facility five out of five-star ratings, while 68 reviewers offered the facility one-star ratings. Ratings in the middle were sparse; however, it is important to note that a majority of the reviews are for the hospital as a whole, with only a few related to the behavioral health unit.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The two loved ones polled by Rehabs.com to date provided polarized feedback. One loved one wrote that the staff was helpful, offering four-star ratings for the staff’s level of experience and training, its counseling options, and the level of family participation. However, the other loved one gave one-star ratings for the facility's holistic offerings, the staff’s level of experience and training, and its treatment for <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a>. </p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>Rehabs.com has not yet received any reviews from this facility’s staff members. On Indeed, however, 46 employees gave an average rating of 3.3 out of five stars for the hospital as a whole<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small>. Some reviewers described the workplace environment as “helpful” and “enjoyable” with constant room for growth and learning, whereas others found it stressful and challenging.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to the center’s website, Conemaugh works with a list of private insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, and United, and offers <strong>financial assistance</strong> based on income and need.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> [<a href="https://www.facebook.com/conemaugh/]" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/conemaugh/]</a></p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small>[<a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Conemaugh-Memorial-Medical-Center/reviews]" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Conemaugh-Memorial-Medical-Center/reviews]</a></p>

— Sarah Sicard · 2018-02-17 12:13:47 PST

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