integrated behavioral health
With integrated behavioral health in Dayton Children’s Pediatrics, your child receives mental health care in the same office as your pediatrician.
about service
- A psychiatrist (medical doctor who specializes in mental health) who helps manage medications for patients with that need
- Short-term medication management for patients with stress, anxiety or behavioral concerns that impact daily life and emotional health
how the program works
- Your child’s pediatrician will identify a need for psychiatric services. They will loop the psychiatrist, Dr. Nelson, into your child’s care team.
- Dr. Nelson will meet with your child to address concerns, emotional wellbeing and any medications.
- These sessions are short-term. The goal is to have your child back with their pediatrician as soon as possible.
- Dr. Nelson works closely with the nurse navigator, Alex. Alex supports the team with nursing skills and care navigation unique to each patient.
- Dr. Nelson and Alex also work closely with your child’s medical team to coordinate their care.
how the program works
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how this is different than other mental health services
These services are simply another part of your child’s overall health care services. This is not a separate specialty psychiatry service.
Dr. Nelson and Alex can make recommendations and provide referrals to traditional mental health services if needed.
how billing works
- Fees for these integrated behavioral health services will be billed to your insurance company.
- There may be co-pays associated with visits. If you have specific questions about this, please contact a Dayton Children’s billing specialist at 937-641-3555.
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