Telepsychiatry & Medication Management
Telepsychiatry & Medication Management
Telepsychiatry at The Ridge Behavioral Health System
The Ridge Behavioral Health System is pleased to offer quick, convenient and no-cost telehealth assessments to address mental health and substance use issues. Telehealth works similar to “Facetime” or “Skype” and is confidential and HIPAA compliant. Telemedicine utilizes interactive technology to assess and diagnose patients that normally, due to distance, would not be able to access care. Telepsychiatry is offered in child partial hospitalization, adolescent partial hospitalization and adult psychiatric and substance use disorder partial hospitalization programs.
How Telepsychiatry Works
| Step 1: Request a Consult | Step 2: Connect With Us | Step 3: Talk With a Clinician |
| Contact our Intake Department at 859-269-2325 or 800-753-HOPE (4673). | Our Intake Department will email a secure link to launch the ZOOM HIPAA compliant telehealth environment. | One of our highly skilled clinicians will complete a level of care assessment while talking with the patient. |
| Step 4: Consult With a Doctor | Step 5: Discuss Care Options | Step 6: Receive Quality Care |
| The level of care assessment will be reviewed by a Board Certified Psychiatric Physician. | Treatment options will be shared with the patient and/or referral source. | The Ridge Behavioral Health System is accredited by The Joint Commission. |
Hope Starts Here
Call our Intake Department at 859-268-6400 to request a mobile or telehealth assessment today.
Outpatient Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management
Ridge outpatient treatment provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management services. The physician or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) will see patients ages 5 and older on an individual basis for medication management. New patients making a self-referral may contact the intake office to schedule an initial assessment. The clinical information will be reviewed with the doctor or APRN. The patient will be given an appointment for their initial visit with the provider.
Patients who have been admitted to the adult or youth services inpatient programs or who are being referred by a physician’s office will not be required to have an assessment. They may be referred by the doctor or therapist and will be given an appointment date and time with the physician or APRN for follow-up upon discharge from the hospital. After the initial visit, the provider will continue to see the patient on a regular basis for ongoing medication management.
We're Here for You
The Ridge Behavioral Health System offers treatment and services for children, adolescents and adults. We have professionals ready to help you explore the best treatment options for you or a loved one 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us toll-free at 800-753-4673 (HOPE) or 859-269-2325 for a no-cost, confidential assessment. All information is held in the strictest of confidence. If you are currently experiencing an emergency, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.