Appropriate and Effective Use of Psychiatric Residential Treatment Services

 Integrated into the overall system of care and includes a continuum of step-up and stepdown services within the same provider organization.  Offers a comprehensive and ecological model of multi-model treatment interventions into an integrated whole, designed to meet the individual needs of a child and the child’s family.  Commitment to national standards of excellence, a continuous commitment to quality improvement, and have an identifiable treatment philosophy and approach based upon research and empirical evidence.  Emphasizes the environment around the child that will necessitate family interventions, partnering with families during and after residential services to best meet the child’s needs.  Makes an impact on the child’s positive thoughts and perceptions, emotional selfregulation, and pro-social skills and behaviors.