·INTRODUCTION:

 Since 2000, Jones Behavioral Health, Inc., has been serving the Central Savannah River Area in providing specialized treatment services for children, adolescents, adults and families.  By providing a comprehensive, full continuum of treatment services, JBH is able to offer the most appropriate services depending on individual, couple and family needs.

·MISSION AND PURPOSE

 Jones Behavioral Health, Inc., strives to be a leading, most respected provider of quality substance abuse, mental and behavioral health care services in the Central Savannah River Area; to provide a professional environment for employee growth, and promote commitment to excellence in a fiscally responsible manner. 

·STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION

The staff of Jones Behavioral Health, Inc., includes diverse disciplines such as clinical social workers, professional counselors, addiction counselors, nursing, forensic counselors, domestic violence counselors, psychology and other social service staff.  Staff providing direct care possess appropriate experience, training, academic degrees, licensure, and certification as defined by applicable state and federal regulations.  Staff also possesses specific competencies in working with individuals based in identified and specific needs.

 The staffing plan is based on individual needs, the responsibilities of each discipline, and the availability of backup services. It also supports activities such as staff education, cross training in-services, quality assessment, and participation on committees.  Staffing patterns may be adjusted according to census and level of acuity. Regulations govern staff-to-patient ratios.

·PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF SERVICES:

 The Jones Behavioral Health, Inc., provides a specially designed continuum of outpatient services intended to meet the unique needs of individuals who are experiencing social, psychological, behavioral and emotional symptoms which markedly impair their functioning. It is especially appropriate for those individuals who require coordinated and comprehensive, multi-modal therapeutic interventions, and who possess a supportive living environment. Outpatient services are appropriate for those whom treatment is expected to assist in resolving symptoms and improving functioning. Additionally, intensive outpatient may be appropriate in order to help individuals avoid further deterioration of functioning.

 Services at Jones Behavioral Health, Inc., consist of a number of therapeutic and educational interventions and have a defined treatment focus. Key components include: comprehensive assessment/evaluation; individualized treatment planning; physician supervision and treatment; a comprehensive array of therapies including group psychotherapy and psycho education; individual and family therapy; and discharge planning.  The therapeutic focus is essential to the program’s success. In brief, the focus is oriented towards problems/goals, based in the here-and-now, emphasizes strengths and competencies, focused on practical solutions, and geared towards helping individuals achieve long term improvement.