top of page
Services
Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC)
At KHS, our services at the OMHC level are designed to enhance mental health and improve overall functioning for children, youth, adults, and families. Our approach aims to reduce the prevalence and impact of mental illness, emotional challenges, and social dysfunction. Diagnostic and treatment services are provided by a multidisciplinary team, which includes psychiatrists, licensed social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, public health educators, and other mental health experts. Our offerings at KHS include, but are not limited to:​​
-
Diagnostic Evaluation
-
Psychiatric Evaluation
-
​Medication Management
-
Crisis or Emergency Intervention
-
Family, Group, and Individual Therapy
​
KHS is committed to being responsive and easily accessible to our clients, adapting to their unique needs. We collaborate with schools, child welfare agencies, the foster care system, and other organizations that support children and families when appropriate. Click on each service for more detailed information.
-
Diagnostic EvaluationAll patients who are new to the Outpatient Center receive a diagnostic evaluation by a Board Certified Psychiatrist, a Psychologist, or a Clinical Social Worker or Counselor, all of whom are licensed and trained to complete such evaluations. The face-to-face screening assesses the individual’s strengths, available resources and treatment needs.
-
Medication ManagementMedication Management are provided as needed. These services include providing prescriptions, monitoring and patient education.
-
Individual Treatment Plan (ITP)A treatment plan is developed in collaboration with the individual and parent/and or guardian. ITP includes the individual’s diagnosis, presenting problems, needs, strengths, treatment expectations and responsibilities Long term and short term goals in measurable terms and target dates for each goal Criteria for successful completion of treatment and reasons for continuing treatment. A crisis response plan and baseline/progress on objectives
-
Individual and Family TherapyThese services are provided by licensed professionals such as Clinical Therapists and Social Workers. Therapy generally occurs weekly until sufficient progress has occurred to decrease the frequency of sessions. Anger and stress management, coping and problem-solving skills, social skills, improved self-esteem and self-control, improved familial relationships, and behavior management are among some of the common treatment goals worked on within the therapy sessions.
-
Continuing Evaluation and TreatmentA contact note is completed after each visit describing the service delivered. Each month a progress summary note is completed that describes progress towards ITP goals and any changes in an individual’s status and if applicable suggested changes in treatment goals and services delivered.
Referrals
We welcome your questions and referrals for our services at KHS. To refer yourself, a child, family member, or friend for services, please complete the form below.
bottom of page