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Psychology Services

Introduction

Date of Last Review 4/08/10
Date of Last Review 12/15/2011
SME: Medical Director


As part of the multidisciplinary treatment, psychology consults are available to help the treatment team provide the best quality care for the patient.

Request

The attending physician of the treatment team can request psychology services for a patient evaluation and treatment by filling the Psychology Service Request in the physician order sheet.

Assessment

The following assessment services are available from the Psychology Department:

Cognitive/intellectual evaluation

Personality evaluation

Neuropsychological screening

For adult services, teams may request a consult and the psychologist will determine the need for formal assessment.

Psychotherapy

The following are psychotherapy services available:

Individual - Adult Services only and Adolescent sub-acute Services

Group - Child/adolescent Services

Training - Psychology residents and practicum students participate in all departmental services

Research - Applied research pursuant to the mission of the Medical School is conducted

Related Standard

The Joint Commission: Provision of Care ,Treatment ,and Services

 

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Harris County Psychiatric Center University of Texas Health Science Center