Behavioral Health Unit

Marian Community Hospital, Carbondale, located in the Upper Lackawanna Valley, provides a structured acute psychiatric unit for adults who require hospitalization for most psychiatric illnesses. Illnesses treated include but are not limited to Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, Schizophrenia and other acute thought disorders.

The Mental Health Unit accommodates 13 patients in private and semi-private rooms. The setting is an atmosphere that is safe, inviting, and promotes emotional well-being. The intensive nature of the program generally results in a low length of stay and low readmission rate.

Philosophy -- The basic philosophy of Marian Community Hospital's Mental Health Unit is one of compassionate care of the whole person. Healthcare professionals of this department approach each patient and family with an attitude of dignity and respect, professionalism, and clinical competence.

The staff takes time to listen to patient needs, attend to the physical, emotional, and spiritual concerns of each patient and to convey a message of hope.

Marian Community Mental Health Services:

• Psychiatric Staff:
  • Full time Psychiatrist
  • Full time Master’s level Therapeutic Coordinator 
  Patients are seen daily by a psychiatrist. Group therapy is offered on both day and evening shifts. The staff/client ratio is generally 1:3 affording each patient appropriate individual treatment.

   

• Nursing Care: Registered nurses and Certified Psychiatric/Mental Health nurses provide patient care.
  
• Therapy: Patients are seen in individual, group and family therapy. Daily activities include but are not limited to: verbal therapy, relaxation therapy, Mindfulness, art therapy, recreational therapy.
  
• Social Work: Referrals to Social Work are made by the staff of the Inpatient Unit or by the request of the patient. Social workers assist patients with discharge planning and other social and environmental issues that influence their recovery. Patients who require community services post-discharge receive referrals to the appropriate social service agencies.
 
• Spiritual Care: Members of the Spiritual Care Department bring God’s presence and healing ministry to patients and their families. Upon request, they assist patients in meeting their personal spiritual needs.
 
• Family: Families are encouraged to participate in family therapy sessions. In addition, the psychiatrist and psychiatric staff are available to meet with family members to provide information and suggestions regarding on-going patient care.
 
• Insurance: Marian Community Hospital is a provider for most major commercial insurances and HMOs including the following:
  
  • First Priority Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan / Cigna Behavioral
  • United Behavioral Health
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • Value Options

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