The Adult Inpatient Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Service is the Emory University Department of Psychiatry's inpatient unit for adults ages 18 and older. Continuing a rich heritage as one of the southeast's and Nation's premiere psychiatric facilities, the Adult Inpatient Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Service was one of the first inpatient services to integrate psychiatric and medical treatment modalities and has maintained a location that is hospital-based, providing access to the best medical practices across all disciplines.
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About Adult Inpatient Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Our History
A Team Approach to Psychiatric Care
Our Team:
Comprehensive evaluation and treatment are delivered by a specialized team of medical and clinical practitioners, each dedicated to the provision of expert and compassionate care:
- Board Certified Psychiatrists
- Psychiatric Nurses
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers
- Licensed Therapists
- Certified Addiction Counselors
- Recreational Therapists
- Chaplains
- Mental Health Associates
Our Program
With 18 inpatient beds, The Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Service delivers highly individualized treatment services to include:
- Expert psychiatric evaluation and treatment
- Medical evaluation
- Skillful nursing assessment and care
- Multidisciplinary and psychotherapeutic approaches tailored to individual treatment needs
- Comprehensive discharge planning
- Family education
Our treatment approach is confidential, always respecting your privacy and dignity. For more information on the program and environment, please read the Patient Handbook.(PDF, 96 kbytes)
The Adult Inpatient Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Service personally welcomes your questions and referrals regarding hospitalization and care. You may call our admissions department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.