HCS contracts with United Behavioral Health (UBH) to provide in-home psychiatric nursing services.

In-home services are frequently requested after discharge from the hospital or to prevent a psychiatric hospitalization. In-home psychiatric nursing can also offer valuable assessment information regarding the client's ability to function in their living environment.

• In-Home Psychiatric Nursing may include:
• Evaluation of medication compliance
• Developing self medication programs to improve medication compliance
• Administration of injectable psychotropic medications
• Evaluation of effectiveness and side-effects of medication
• Assessment of Psychiatric Status
• Coordination of care with mental health providers
• Education about psychiatric diagnosis, medication and side-effects
• Psychotherapy
• Teaching relaxation techniques
• Assessment of parenting skills
• Referral to other health care professionals
• Developing care plans to promote treatment and prevent relapse
• Assistance in increasing coping mechanisms and support systems

All referrals for in-home psychiatric nursing must be made through UBH.