Adult Behavioral Services

Hillcrest Medical Center is home to a 14 bed acute care adult in-patient dual diagnosis unit treating clients ages 18-65 with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. The unit is staffed by a psychiatric hospitalist, Roderick Purdie MD, who attends to the patients with the help of the psychiatric team which includes RNs, LPNs, psychiatric technicians, a licensed clinical social worker, a certified alcohol and drug counselor, and a therapeutic recreation specialist. The average length of stay for the unit is around five days. Our qualified team assists patients with aftercare plans and placement. Referrals can be made 24 hours a day to 918-579-7180.

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health

Referral Process

Referrals and inquiries regarding Behavioral Health Services and programs are completely confidential and can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling: (918) 599-5880 or (888) 765-2605.

About the Program

Established in 1985, Hillcrest Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Services offers high quality inpatient psychiatric care for youth up to the age of 18. HMC’s Children and Adolescent Behavioral Health Services is licensed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health as a specialized psychiatric children’s treatment program. It is also licensed by the Department of Human Services as a residential treatment program and is accredited by The Joint Commission (formerly JCAHO).

Inpatient Treatment

Our inpatient treatment program is designed to provide crisis stabilization and therapeutic rehabilitation for youth up to 18 years of age who are experiencing emotional and/or behavioral problems. A team of psychiatrists provide diagnosis, medication management and supervision of all aspects of a patient’s treatment. Treatment includes a combination of individual, family and group therapies, recreational and art therapies and when necessary, medication administration. Upon discharge, patients will be provided with resources for follow-up care to ensure long-term success.

Symptoms Treated

We treat a wide array of behavioral health symptoms including, but not limited to:

Daily Life

To allow for the best possible experience for our patients, four specialized units are offered – children; early adolescent; adolescent acute and adolescent residential. The early adolescent unit is designed with the unique physical and emotional needs of patients’ ages 9 – 13. The children’s unit is the only one of its kind in northeast Oklahoma to accept patients as young as three years old. By placing each patient in the unit best suited to his or her age, health needs and maturity level, our therapists are able to tailor activities, therapy and discussions to allow for the best possible outcome for each individual involved. While in treatment, patients attend classes through Tulsa Public Schools’ onsite Therapeutic School. During the summer, enrichment classes are offered in place of regular school curriculum. The department also offers an onsite gymnasium for recreational activities and an enclosed playground.

Staff

Behavioral Health Services (BHS) employs a team of licensed therapists, intake counselors, case managers, registered nurses, therapeutic recreation specialists, psychiatric technicians, and psychiatrists who are dedicated to the well-being of each patient. BHS is led by Medical Director Dr. Marvin Jin who has been with the program since it was established over 20 years ago. Low staff turnover and a high level of employee satisfaction mark our staff’s passion for their profession.

Therapeutic Foster Care

Therapeutic Foster Care is a program specifically designed to care for children who have more emotional and behavioral needs than children in traditional foster care. For more information on the program or to open your home to a child in Therapeutic Foster Care, please click here or call (918) 579-5955.