Community / Behavioral Health Agency
A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals with those disabilities. Services may range from companion care, respite, transportation, community integration, crisis intervention and stabilization, supported employment, day support, prevocational services, residential support, therapeutic and supportive consultation, environmental modifications, intensive in-home therapy and day treatment, in addition to traditional mental health and behavioral treatment.
Community Behavioral Health Agencies in Houston, TX
Meal Services
A public or privately owned facility providing meals to individuals traveling long distances or receiving prolonged outpatient medical services away from home.
Meal Specialists in Houston, TX
Nutrition
Prep 360 Athletics is a Nutrition practice in Houston, TX
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in advising patients on what to eat in order to achieve a specific health-related goal, or lead a healthy lifestyle.
Nutritionists at Prep 360 Athletics perform
tutorials on nutrition, assessment of clients' nutrient imbalances, customization of meal plans, evaluation and adjustments of those meal plans, public speaking on the relationship between good nutrition and disease prevention, research on the latest nutritional science studies. Nutrition is
the study and management of the nutrients (including essential micronutrients) that are required for the proper functioning of all human biochemical processes. Nutrition medicine treats the causes underlying patients' symptoms, which, although often partly genetic, are usually very much nutrition-dependent. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Nutrition practices include diabetes, food allergy and intolerance, IBS syndrome, eating disorders, chronic fatigue, malnutrition, kidney failure and bowel disorders, acne, arthritis, autism, bronchitis, candida, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, cystic fibrosis, depression, fibromyalgia, gout, headaches, high blood pressure, hyper/hypo thyroid, infertility, liver disease, and obesity.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Nutrition
practices include blood testing, saliva testing, urine testing, stool testing, nutrition and supplementation plan development.
A specialist in adapting and applying food and nutrient knowledge to the solution of food and nutritional problems, the control of disease, and the promotion of health. Nutritionists perform research, instruct groups and individuals about nutritional requirements, and assist people in developing meal patterns that meet their nutritional needs; (2) A nutritionist is someone who has completed undergraduate and/or graduate training in the discipline of nutrition without necessarily meeting the academic and experience requirements to qualify for the Registered Dietitian designation.
Nutritionists in Houston, TX
Behavior Techniques
The behavior technician is a paraprofessional who practices under the close, ongoing supervision of a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and/or credentialed by a state (such as through licensure). The behavior technician is primarily responsible for the implementation of components of behavior-analytic treatment plans developed by the supervisor. That may include collecting data on treatment targets and conducting certain types of behavioral assessments (e.g., stimulus preference assessments). The behavior technician does not design treatment or assessment plans or procedures but provides services as assigned by the supervisor responsible for his or her work.
Behavior Technicians in Houston, TX
Assistant Behavior Analysis
An assistant behavior analyst is qualified by Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification and/or a state-issued license or credential in behavior analysis to practice under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed professional behavior analyst. An assistant behavior analyst delivers services consistent with the dimensions of applied behavior analysis and supervision requirements defined in state laws or regulations and/or national certification standards. Common services may include, but are not limited to, conducting behavioral assessments, analyzing data, writing behavior-analytic treatment plans, training and supervising others in implementation of components of treatment plans, and direct implementation of treatment plans.
Assistant Behavior Analysts in Houston, TX
Behavior Analysis
Prep 360 Athletics is a Behavior Analysis practice in Houston, TX
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in improving patients' quality of life by helping to adjust their behaviors.
Behavior Analysts at Prep 360 Athletics perform
behavioral assessments, patient parent education, and liaisons with other mental health professionals. Behavior Analysis is
a medical specialty centered on improving patients' mental or physical behavioral health by applying the principles of behavioral psychology to structured treatment plans. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Behavior Analysis practices include autism, drug addiction, eating disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and congenital birth defects.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Behavior Analysis
practices include conducting research and behavior assessments, participating in one-on-one therapy sessions with patients, and formulating and overseeing treatment plans to adjust patient behavior for positive goal achievement.
A behavior analyst is qualified by at least a master's degree and Behavior Analyst Certification Board certification and/or a state-issued credential (such as a license) to practice behavior analysis independently. Behavior analysts provide the required supervision to assistant behavior analysts and behavior technicians. A behavior analyst delivers services consistent with the dimensions of applied behavior analysis. Common services may include, but are not limited to, conducting behavioral assessments, analyzing data, writing and revising behavior-analytic treatment plans, training others to implement components of treatment plans, and overseeing implementation of treatment plans.
Behavior Analysts in Houston, TX
Non-emergency Medical Transport (VAN)
A land vehicle with a capacity to meet special height, clearance, access, and seating, for the conveyance of persons in non-emergency situations. The vehicle may or may not be required to meet local county or state regulations.
Non Emergency Medical Transport Van in Houston, TX
Supports Brokerage Agency
A provider of service/function that assists participating individuals to make informed decisions about what will work best for them is consistent with their needs and reflects their individual circumstances. Serving as the agent of the individual, the service is available to assist in identifying immediate and long-term needs, developing options to meet those needs and accessing identified supports and services and may include assistance with recruiting, screening, hiring, and training in-home support providers. A family or person-centered planning approach is used. Supports Brokerage offers practical skills training to enable families and individuals to remain independent. Examples of skills training include providing information on recruiting and hiring personal care workers, managing personal care workers and providing information on effective communication and problem solving. The service/function provides sufficient information to assure that individuals understand the responsibilities involved with self-direction and assist in the development of an effective back-up and emergency plan. Plans may elect to fulfill the requirement of this service/function using a self-directed case manager or creating a distinct service. The Supports Brokerage documents the need for assistive services, planning for and documenting the use of excess funds and locating and maintaining services.
Supports Brokerage Agencies in Houston, TX
Public Health or Welfare Agency
Public Health Or Welfare Agencies in Houston, TX
Case Management Agency
An organization that is responsible for providing case management services. The agency provides services which assist an individual in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and/or other services. Case management services may be used to locate, coordinate, and monitor necessary appropriate services. It may be used to encourage the use of cost-effective medical care by referrals to appropriate providers and to discourage over utilization of costly services. Case management may also serve to provide necessary coordination of non-medical services such as vocational rehabilitation, education, employment, when the services provided enable the individual to function at the highest level.
Case Management Agencies in Houston, TX
Family Sports Medicine
Prep 360 Athletics is a Family Sports Medicine practice in Houston, TX
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preventing and treating illness and injury in children and adults who live physically active lifestyles.
Sports Medicine Family Doctors at Prep 360 Athletics perform
pain and mobility assessment, treatment plan development, and mobility restoration treatment. Family Sports Medicine is
a medical specialty focusing on treating illness and injury in children and adults who participate in physically active lifestyles, occupations, or athletics. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Family Sports Medicine practices include chronic joint and back pain, muscle sprain, nerve damage or dysfunction, hamstring injury, torn ACL, herniated spinal disc, knee injury, and physical injuries occurring as the result of athletics.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Sports Medicine
practices include MRI, x-ray, and CT scan imaging, corticosteroid pain injections, prescribing medication, nerve pain block injections, mobility assessment, medical massage, acupuncture, physical therapy rehabilitation, and referral to other specialists as needed.
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Sports Medicine Family Doctors in Houston, TX
