OUR SERVICES
Psychiatric Services
Our psychiatrists work as part of a larger behavioral health team to address the medical needs of clients through medication management.
Burrell now offering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a groundbreaking form of treatment used to treat depression in clients for whom medication management and other forms of treatment do not work or have stopped working. Click below for more details.
Psychiatric Services Overview
Burrell's psychiatry staff work with clients to manage symptoms through medication. They work closely with various members of the therapeutic team to make sure medications are working well for clients and that they are adjusted appropriately as symptoms shift for clients over time. Psychiatric services are available at most Burrell clinics. Sometimes appointments are made for an in-person consultation. Other appointments are scheduled through our telehealth program. If medication is needed at the time of service, clients are able to order through one of Burrell's pharmacy locations at a significant discount.
New Client Evaluation
Before starting in care with one of our psychiatrists each client goes through a new client evaluation. The appointment takes about an hour where you are interviewed by one of Burrell's trained evaluators. You should arrive thirty minutes prior to your evaluation so you can provide clinic staff with appropriate information.
Burrell's psychiatrists can prescribe a range of medications that can be used to treat a variety of mental and behavioral health issues. Examples include:
- Antidepressants – used to treat depression, panic disorder, PTSD, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder and eating disorders.
- Antipsychotic medications – used to treat psychotic symptoms (delusions and hallucinations), schizophrenia, bipolar disorder.
- Sedatives and anxiolytics – used to treat anxiety and insomnia.
- Hypnotics – used to induce and maintain sleep.
- Mood stabilizers – used to treat bipolar disorder.
- Stimulants – used to treat ADHD.
What is MAT and how does it work?
MAT is a proven, effective treatment that been shown to increase treatment retention, reduce opioid use, reduce opioid overdoses, decrease risky behaviors and that lead to death. The medications approved for treatment of opioid use disorder help prevent overdose by blocking the opioid receptor sites. To be fully effective, MAT incorporates a multi-pronged approach that may include counseling, vocational training, psychosocial therapy, family support, and building connections to community resources.
Prescriber locations and availability:
To learn where services are available or get started in care, call our Medication First appointment line, 417-893-7766.
We accept most insurance, Medicaid and Medicare.
To access this service, take the first step of visiting one of the Burrell walk-in clinics near you. Our team will evaluate and assess the client's needs and identifies the appropriate service for that person. Burrell walk-in clinics file insurance information and applications for financial assistance and schedule follow up appointments to start clients in proper care. Click the link below to find the walk-in clinics serving your area, see hours and find more information. Call our southwest regional office at 417-761-5000 or our central regional office at 573-777-8300 with any questions.
- You should bring a complete list of medications or the actual bottles for the medications to your appointments. This ensures we are prescribing medication that is appropriate for you and doesn't interfere or interact poorly with other prescriptions you are taking.
- Discharge paperwork you may have from a recent hospitalization
- List of allergies
Using Medication as a Component of Care
Just like other medical conditions (diabetes, heart disease, etc.), people with behavioral health symptoms can be treated successfully resulting in full, productive, healthy lives. Burrell Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive continuum of clinical services and support for clients experiencing behavioral health challenges. Medication can be an effective part of the treatment for many behavioral health disorders. A medical provider’s recommendation to use medication often raises questions and concerns. Burrell’s experienced team of medical providers, psychiatrists and advanced practice nurses, will fully explain the reasons for medication use, what benefits the medication should provide, as well as possible risks and side effects and other treatment alternatives.
The use of psychiatric medications or medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders is based on a medical provider’s diagnostic evaluation and is part of a comprehensive treatment plan designed to meet your unique care needs. In some cases, the evaluation may include a physical exam, psychological testing, laboratory tests, other medical tests and/or consultation with other medical specialists. Medications which have beneficial effects may also have side effects, ranging from slightly bothersome to very serious. As each person is different and may have individual reactions to medication, close contact with your Burrell medical provider is recommended. Do not stop or change a medication without speaking to the prescribing medical provider.
TELEHEALTH IN PSYCHIATRY
Telehealth visits allow us to see more clients in a given day and it eliminates barriers to care. Through our Telehealth program, Burrell can employ providers out of the area and bring their services to any of our clinics. This reduces the wait times to see a provider and makes it easier for clients used to traveling long distances to see a prescriber. While some people may be reluctant or feel awkward talking to a person in a screen, experience shows most people are comfortable with it. The client experience is just like any other doctor appointment. The client arrives at the clinic closest to where they live and meets with their doctor over a secure video chat session. Prescriptions can be altered or refilled just like with an in-person visit. Telehealth is making care so much easier and more accessible, especially in more rural areas.
Dr. Garima Singh, Chief Medical Officer
"Burrell's Psychiatry Department is actively expanding and growing to meet the need of our communities. We are proud to serve our clients with the latest evidence-based medicine, multi-disciplinary care and integrated treatment. Our mission and vision is to increase access of mental health treatment and to meet the need of every individual where they are."
GET STARTED
Access the Care You Need
To access this service, take the first step of visiting one of the Burrell walk-in clinics near you. Our team will evaluate and assess the client's needs and identify the appropriate service for that person. Burrell walk-in clinics file insurance information and applications for financial assistance and schedule follow up appointments to start clients in proper care. Click the link below to find the walk-in clinics serving your area, see hours and find more information. Call 417-761-5000 with any questions.