| Neuropsychiatry, Motivated Behaviors, Schizophrenia Service | |
| | Individualized inpatient treatment for schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders for: maladaptive behavior related to substance-abuse and sexual offense disorders; affective and behavioral disturbances associated with neurological disorders, e.g. traumatic brain injury; and for patients with a continued need for intensive schizophrenia programming post inpatient admission. The ECT service provides treatment for patients who have refractory depressions or other severe psychiatric disorders. | Patient Population | - Ages 18 and up
- Diagnoses include acute and chronic schizophrenia, other psychotic disorders not otherwise specified, substance abuse (including dual diagnosis) and sex offense, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disorder, dementia
- Average length of stay: 12 days
| | Number of Beds | | | Nurse/Patient Ratio | - 1:4 days and evenings
- 1:11 nights
| | Rotation/Shifts | - 8 and 12 hours
- Flexible, self-schedule
| | Skill Mix | - 5 RNs per day and evening shift
| | Orientation | | Apply Now |
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