St. Joseph Behavioral Health Services are founded on the belief that each person is a unique and valuable individual, and deserves the opportunity for a better future.
From wellness promotion to intensive inpatient treatment, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center offers a range of behavioral health services for adults and children. With a skilled and caring staff, the Behavioral Health Center creates a confidential and therapeutic treatment environment where our patients find the resources, support and hope to improve their overall wellness.
Professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to answer your questions and to consult with individuals who are in need of mental health services. For more information or help call 1-800-799-3997.
crisis intervention services
Behavioral Health Crisis Services are a continuum of services that are provided to individuals experiencing a psychiatric or mental health emergency. The primary goal of Mental Health Crisis Intervention Services is to stabilize and improve psychological symptoms and distress. After a full crisis assessment, we then engage individuals in an appropriate treatment service to address the problem that caused or contributed to the crisis.
Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services are provided 24/7. The Crisis Intervention Team responds to crisis by phone, in the hospital Emergency Department and in the Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic.
Services We Offer
- 24/7 Crisis Phone Response: This service provides a confidential venue for seeking immediate support. The goal is to decrease hopelessness, promote problem-solving and coping skills, and identify persons who are in need of facilitated referrals to medical, healthcare, and/or community support services.
- Crisis Assessments: A Behavioral Health Crisis Assessment includes evaluation of the presenting crisis issue and contributing factors, along with a thorough risk assessment.
- Crisis Intervention Services: Psychotherapy is a significant component of Crisis Intervention Services. Throughout the crisis, the Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Clinician employs therapeutic treatment models to de-escalate the crisis, stabilize the individual, and assist in developing a treatment plan. Treatment recommendations may or may not include hospitalization, but they always include a safety plan and referrals to needed follow-up care and /or support services.
Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services
Phone: 208-791-6365
children and family clinic
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center has recently expanded Behavioral Health services to treat children and adolescents (between 3-17), and their families. Services include medication management and individual, family, and group therapies. Qualified mental health professionals use evidence-based treatment with proven positive outcomes including:
- Parent-child Interactive Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children & Families
- Play Therapy
- Prime for Life Substance Use Prevention & Intervention
To accommodate school schedules, Behavioral Health Children and Family services are available Tuesday - Thursday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The clinic is located in the Lewiston Medical Center, 307 St. John's Way, Suite #14, Lewiston, Idaho.
Behavioral Health Children & Family Services
Phone: 208-799-5751
Fax: 208-799-5746
inpatient services
For patients ages 18 and older who require the support and security of an inpatient setting, the Behavioral Health Center at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center is licensed for 20 psychiatric beds. The inpatient program offers hope, rapid stabilization, intensive individualized treatment, and thorough discharge planning to ensure that patients are linked to ongoing treatment with outpatient providers.
Our skilled clinical team consists of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, registered nurses, case managers, program therapists, psychiatric technicians, and chaplains working together with one goal: to bring hope and to help our patients. With five to six days being the average length of stay, patients quickly start their recovery pathway.
Inpatient Treatment includes:
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medical evaluation
- Nursing assessment
- Psychosocial assessment
- Complete lifestyle/living assessment
- Medication management
Inpatient Behavioral Health Center
415 Sixth Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone: 208-799-5700
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills-based group and individual treatment
- Discharge planning
- Specialty consultation as needed
- Chaplain services
outpatient services
We offer a range of outpatient behavioral health services and treatment options for adults and children experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health problems. Our experienced clinical staff includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, mental health clinicians, and registered nurses.
Services We Offer
- Assessment and evaluation: Professionals evaluate your mental health needs and design a treatment program for you.
- Psychiatric services: Our psychiatric providers provide a thorough evaluation, prescribe appropriate medication, and monitor treatment progress.
- Individual therapy: You and your clinician work together to learn new ways to solve problems and lead a fulfilling life.
- Group therapy: Work alongside others with similar issues to develop new skills and abilities to effectively solve problems.
Outpatient Behavioral Health Center
428 Sixth Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone: 208-799-6500 or 1-800-799-3997
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
long-term care consultation
Residents of long-term care facilities often have unique behavioral health needs. Our psychiatric providers offer expert treatment within the long-term care facility. Our professionals work in collaboration with the resident’s attending physician and the facilities’ health care team to provide the best possible care.
Services We Offer
- Consultations
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medication management
Outpatient Behavioral Health Center
428 Sixth Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone: 208-799-6500 or 1-800-799-3997
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
community outreach and education
St. Joseph Mental Health Center recognizes our responsibility to educate the community on behavioral health issues. An increased knowledge of these issues will result in a better quality of life for all of us. Community Education is available for anyone—business and industry; professional, civic, and social clubs; church groups; schools; and parent-teacher organizations.
Current Offerings
- Behavioral Health First Aid
- Rural Behavioral Health Symposium – Held Annually Each Fall
- Behavioral Health Month Events – Held Annually Each May
If there is a topic in which you are interested please call us; we may be able to tailor a program to your specific needs.
Contact Us
Phone: 208-799-5611
patient care team
Program Administration
Elizabeth Patzer, LCSW, MPA | Program Director
Dr. Brenda Bye | Medical Director / Staff Psychiatrist (Inpatient)
Fayth Dickenson, BSN-BC | Inpatient Clinical Manager
Chivonne Mraz, LCSW | Outpatient Clinical Manager
Medication Management Services
Dr. Robert Johnson | Staff Psychiatrist (Outpatient Only)
Dino Giolitti, NP-C | Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Inpatient)
Elizabeth von Bargen, NP-C | Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Outpatient / Long-Term Care Facilities)
Rachel Clements, PMHNP-BC | Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Outpatient)
Mental Health Clinicians
Marcia Holthaus, LCSW | Outpatient Therapist
Rebecca Bohnenkamp, LCSW | Outpatient Therapist
Erin Young, LMSW | Outpatient Therapist
Brandon McIntosh, LCSW | Outpatient Therapist
Amy Kelley, LMSW | Outpatient Therapist
Crisis Intervention Services
Sarah Rial, LMSW | Lead Crisis Intervention Clinician
Leta Storey, LCSW | Crisis Intervention Clinician
Lisa Bomley, LCSW | Emergency Department Social Worker| Crisis Intervention Clinician
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