Transforming long-term care : expanded roles for mental health professionals /

"Most people fear the idea of living in a long-term care facility. Yet, there is potential for joy and meaning in these settings. This book highlights expanded roles and services that mental health professionals can provide in long-term care for older adults, offering the potential to improve t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Carney, Kelly O'Shea (Author), Norris, Margaret P., 1954- (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 2017.
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Mental health services. People with mental disabilities > Long-term care. Mental health personnel. Long-term care of the sick. Medical personnel. Mental health. Long-Term Care Health Personnel Mental Health Mental Health Services Health Occupations Health Workforce Services de santé mentale. Personnes ayant une déficience intellectuelle > Soins de longue durée. Personnel de santé mentale. Soins de longue durée. Personnel médical. Santé mentale. mental health. POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Security. POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare. PSYCHOLOGY / Clinical Psychology Mental health services Long-term care facilities Mental health personnel Older people > Mental health services Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:

A snapshot of the long term care environment
Providing traditional mental health services in long term care
Medicare policy and reimbursement for direct mental health services
Emerging best practices and envisioned change in long term care
Expanded opportunities for mental health care in long term care settings
Innovative professional practice : the eldercare method as an illustration
Conclusion : a call for partnership and action.