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Treatment Changes at an Adolescent Facility

The purpose of this paper was to examine the nature and consequences of treatment changes that have taken place at Crossroads Hospital, a psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment facility exclusively devoted to adolescent care. The examination was conducted using participant observation methods. Specifically, in his role as Psych Aide the investigator was able to observe the operations of the facility (as well as interview staff and patients) both before and after changes.

The paper presents an examination of both the changes that have taken place at the facility and the consequences of these changes. The topic is introduced by a brief description of the Crossroads facility; this is followed by a description of the duties and responsibilities of this investigator in his capacity as a Psych Aide.

Description of Crossroads Facility and Role of Investigator

Description of Crossroads Facility. Crossroads Hospital is a relatively small facility with 42 beds and a high staff to patient ration. Staff include a total of 95 professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, program directors, clinical service directors, psychiatric social workers, chemical dependency therapists, specialized registered nurses, recreational therapists, and certified special education teachers.

In its promotional literature, the hospital states that it provides teens with:

. . . an intensive program . . . which is designed to help adolescents acquire skills in such areas as personal growth, interpersonal relationships, vocational fulfillment and social values.

To fulfill its obligation to provide teens with skills, Crossroads offers a wide variety of therapies; these include individual counseling, group counseling, family therapy, and recreational therapy. Adolescents and their families are encouraged to avail themselves of all of the different types of therapies offered.

Description of Participant Observer Role of Psych Aide...

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