Psychiatry
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc is a Psychiatry practice in Lexington, KY
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating people with mental illness.
Psychiatrists at Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc perform
mental health assessment, helps patients manage long-term mental health conditions, offers medical treatment and therapy for a wide variety of psychological disorders, provides patient and parent education, and offers referrals to other medical specialists as needed. Psychiatry is
a medical specialty centered on diagnosing and treating patients suffering from a wide variety of mental illnesses and cognitive disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Psychiatry practices include anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), delusional thought processes, self-harm disorders, eating disorders, specific phobias, drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction, and mood disorders.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Psychiatry
practices include mental health evaluation and diagnosis, psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), electroconvulsive therapy, medication prescription, exposure therapy, grief counseling, marriage counseling, and referral to other specialists as needed.
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Psychiatrists in Lexington, KY
Addiction Psychiatry
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc is an Addiction Psychiatry practice in Lexington, KY
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating physical causes of mental health disorders that co-occur with or contribute to substance addiction.
Addiction Psychiatrists at Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc perform
medical diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders that may lead to or worsen substance addiction. Addiction Psychiatry is
a medical specialty focusing on diagnosing and treating mental health disorders that may play a role in or are co-occurring with substance addiction. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Addiction Psychiatry practices include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other disorders that can cause or worsen addiction to alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription drugs.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Psychiatry
practices include conducting patient interviews, creating treatment plans, recommending diagnostic MRI, CT, or x-ray imaging, prescribing medication, creating diagnoses of mental health disorders, and referring patients to other medical specialists as needed.
Addiction Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, and of individuals with dual diagnosis of substance-related and other psychiatric disorders.
Addiction Psychiatrists in Lexington, KY
Peer Support
Individuals certified to perform peer support services through a training process defined by a government agency, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs or a state mental health department/certification/licensing authority.
Peer Specialists in Lexington, KY
Addiction / Substance Abuse Counseling
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc is an Addiction / Substance Abuse Counseling practice in Lexington, KY
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating addiction and mental health disorders responsible for addiction.
Addiction / Substance Abuse Counselors at Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc perform
diagnosis and treatment of addiction to alcohol and drugs. Addiction / Substance Abuse Counseling is
a medical specialty dedicated to researching and treating all types of substance addiction disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Addiction / Substance Abuse Counseling practices include alcohol and drug addiction.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction / Substance Abuse Counseling
practices include conducting patient interviews, administering drug tests, creating treatment plans, participating in therapy sessions, and referring patients to other medical specialists as needed.
Addiction Substance Abuse Counselors in Lexington, KY
Behavior Analysis
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc is a Behavior Analysis practice in Lexington, KY
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in improving patients' quality of life by helping to adjust their behaviors.
Behavior Analysts at Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc 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 Lexington, KY
Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc is an Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology practice in Lexington, KY
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating physical causes of neurological disorders that co-occur with or contribute to substance addiction.
Addiction Medicine Psychiatrists & Neurologists at Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc perform
medical diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders that may lead to or worsen substance addiction. Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology is
a medical specialty that deals with mental health disorders that may play a role in or are co-occurring with substance addiction. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology practices include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, and other disorders that can cause or worsen addiction to alcohol, illegal drugs, and prescription drugs.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
practices include conducting patient interviews, creating treatment plans, performing MRI, x-ray, and CT scan neurological imaging, prescribing medication, creating diagnoses of mental health disorders, and referring patients to other medical specialists as needed.
A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine
Addiction Medicine Psychiatrists Neurologists in Lexington, KY
Clinical Social Work
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
Clinical Social Workers in Lexington, KY
