Behavioral Health

The Behavioral Health Unit at Olean General Hospital offers a multi-faceted approach to providing inpatient mental health treatment for patients 18 years and older.

Therapy

Therapy includes:

Treatments

Treatment begins with an evaluation of behavioral health needs with a professionally trained and certified staff of nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals. 

Treatment is provided through a variety of modalities that include:

Our Team

The highly trained and professional staff approach the various aspects of medical and behavioral health from a multidisciplinary perspective for all treatment services and incorporates “best practices” as a guide in assessing, treating and caring for our patients.  It’s an approach that has a strong quality perspective and provides a focus on helping patients return to their normal activities with dignity, a positive attitude and an improved self-image.  Family meetings play an important role and help to ensure a smooth transition upon discharge.

Staff members are trained and experienced in all aspects of medical and behavioral health.  Our healthcare team includes:

• Board Certified Psychiatrists
• Registered nurses (RN’s)
• Licensed practical nurses (LPN’s)
• Nursing assistants with specific experience and expertise in providing for patients with behavioral health conditions  
• Social workers
• Licensed Mental Health Counselors certified in alcohol and drug counseling