<body background="images/bkgr_pln.jpg" bgcolor="#FBF7E6" link="#3F63A7" vlink="#D27026" alink="#808080"> <div align="center"><center><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="650"> <tr> <td align="center" height="51" width="650"><h1><font size="5">VeriCare<br> Seniors Mental Health Care Services<br> Behavioral Medicine Services for Seniors<br> </font><strong><font size="3">Providing quality mental health care services & behavioral medicine services<br> to seniors in nursing homes and long term care facilities.<br> Elder Care Mental Health Care services - Elder Care Behavioral Health Care services<br> HELPING SENIORS, THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS</font></strong></h1> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" height="129" width="650"><p align="left"><strong><font size="3"><br> </font></strong>VeriCare has become one of the country’s leading providers of quality mental health care and behavioral health care services to seniors in skilled (long term care) and residential settings. We are committed to consistent, competent and comprehensive programs, and take pride in our high ethical and clinical standards. Our values emphasize quality, convenience and professionalism, from our home office and regional operations to our licensed professional staff.</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center" width="650" height="84"><b><br> <br> <a href="partnering.htm">PARTNERING WITH LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES</a><br> </b></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="650"><br> With the high incidence of mental and behavioral problems in nursing homes, long term care facilities that partner with an experienced mental health care provider are assured of individually tailored programs for their senior residents, reduced burdens of care for their staff, and improved compliance with OBRA and the new Quality Indicators. Our centralized intake, billing and quality management departments ensure that no operational or clinical details are left unattended.</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="650" align="center"><p align="center"><b><br> <a href="opportunities.htm">OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROVIDERS OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE</a></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="650"><br> We welcome inquiries from prospective mental health care providers who want to join our team, whether on a full or part time, salaried or fee for service basis. There are employment opportunities for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, with full benefits packages. </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="650" align="center"><p align="center"><b><br> <a href="families_caregivers.htm">INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES</b> <strong>OF SENIORS AND OTHER CAREGIVERS </strong></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="650"><br> Current research evidence suggests that at least 40% of nursing home residents exhibit some symptoms of depression, and that up to two-thirds of the senior residents may have some type of mental disorder ( i.e. Alzheimer's). Professional behavioral and mental health care services are available that have been shown to be as effective as medication, and may have more lasting benefits.</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="650" align="center"><p align="center"><b><br> <a href="products_services.htm">PRODUCTS & OTHER SERVICES</a></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="650"><br> There are many books and materials, located within easy reach, that can boost your knowledge and skills in caring for seniors. You can have your training needs met, or you may find just the right book, videotape or caregiving guide. <br> <br> We can help with hiring decisions, and can provide direction on job opportunities in long term care, whether you are seeking a position for yourself, or you want to announce an opening in your long term care facility.<i><b><br> <br> <a href="products_services.htm">Resource Library</b> </a></i><br> <br> This section includes a selection of books and texts for mental health care professionals, on topics ranging from group work with the elderly to practical guides to medical billing.<br> <em>Includes: Group Work with the Elderly, Practical Guides, Treatment Planners, Online Resources, Medical Billing, Spanish for Healthcare, Dictionaries and more.</em><br> <br> There are other resources for the <i>unpaid</i> <i>caregivers</i> – family members, friends and neighbors – who want to read practical guides on taking care of the senior adult. <br> <em>Resources for Family Members, Friends and Other Caregivers. Topics include: Practical Guides, Planners, Memory Improvement, Activities, Coping, Encouragement and more.</em><br> <br> A third section in the Library is for Long Term Care administration, owners, and department heads, on topics ranging from management skills in long term care to the principles of reality orientation.<br> <em>Long Term Care Administration Library includes: Federal Guidelines, Investment Strategies, Risk Management, Activities, Study Guides, Support Groups, Leadership Skills, Communication, Special Care Programs and more.</em><br> <br> <a href="products_services.htm"><strong><em>Pre-employment Background Searches</em></strong> </a><br> Effective and innovative pre-employment and employee screening solutions for both small and large companies. Develop an effective, legal and productive hiring process. 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May be used by the employer (i.e., administrators, department heads), and by consulting professional staff.</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="650"><p align="center"><strong> <br> </strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="116" width="650"><p align="center">VeriCare - Home Page<br> <br> <a href="vc_main.htm" target="spsmain">Top of Page</a><br> <br> VeriCare <a href="sitemap.htm">Site Map</a><br> <br> <a href="vc_main.htm" target="spsmain">VeriCare - Home</a> <br> <a href="about_us.htm" target="spsmain">About VeriCare</a><br> <a href="contact_us.htm" target="spsmain">Contact VeriCare</a><br> <a href="intro/contact_info.htm">VeriCare Contact Info for Families & Caregivers</a><br> <a href="links.htm" target="spsmain">Useful Links recommended by VeriCare</a><br> <a href="partnering.htm" target="spsmain">VeriCare Partnering with Long Term Care Facilities I</a><br> <a href="partnering_2.htm" target="spsmain">VeriCare Partnering with Long Term Care Facilities II</a> <br> <a target="spsmain" href="partnering_new_mexico.htm">VeriCare Partnering with Long Term Care Facilities-New Mexico</a><br> <a href="opportunities.htm" target="spsmain">Opportunities at VeriCare for Providers I</a><br> <a href="opportunities_2.htm" target="spsmain">Opportunities at VeriCare for Providers II</a><br> <a target="spsmain" href="opportunities_new_mexico.htm">Opportunities at VeriCare for Providers - New Mexico </a><br> <a href="families_caregivers.htm" target="spsmain">VeriCare Information for Families & Other Caregivers</a><br> <a href="products_services.htm" target="spsmain">VeriCare Products & Other Services</a><br> <a href="products_services.htm">VeriCare - Resource Library - Main Page</a><br> <a href="products/lay_bks1.htm">VeriCare - Resource Library for the Lay Person I</a><br> <a href="products/lay_bks2.htm">VeriCare - Resource Library for the Lay Person II</a><br> <a href="products/nursing_homes_bks1.htm">VeriCare - Resources for Nursing Homes & Long Term Care Facilities I</a><br> <a href="products/nursing_homes_bks2.htm">VeriCare - Resources for Nursing Homes & Long Term Care Facilities II</a><br> <a href="products/nursing_homes_bks3.htm">VeriCare - Resources for Nursing Homes & Long Term Care Facilities III</a><br> <a href="products/professional_bks1.htm">VeriCare - Resources for Mental Health & Long Term Care Professional I</a><br> <a href="products/professional_bks2.htm">VeriCare - Resources for Mental Health & Long Term Care Professional II</a><br> <a href="products/professional_bks3.htm">VeriCare - Resources for Mental Health & Long Term Care Professional III</a><br> <a href="products/professional_bks4.htm">VeriCare - Resources for Mental Health & Long Term Care Professional IV</a><br> <a href="products/professional_bks5.htm">VeriCare - Resources for Mental Health & Long Term Care Professional V</a><br> <a href="products/professional_bks6.htm">VeriCare - Resources for Mental Health & Long Term Care Professional VI</a><br> <a href="OBRA.htm">Definition - Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - OBRA 1987</a><br> <a href="products_services.htm">Pre-employment Background Searches</a> <a href="products_services.htm">Employee Hiring & Selection Tools</a><br> <a href="articles/article_index.htm">VeriCare Articles</a> <a href="press.htm" target="_blank">VeriCare Press Release</a> <a href="pages/VeriCare_site_synopsis.htm" target="_blank">VeriCare Site Synopsis</a><br> <br> <br> <b>Jobs in the Mental Health Care & Behavioral Health Care Field - Intro<br> <br> </b> <font face="Times New Roman" color="#384EA0"> <a href="intro/employment_opps1.htm">Employment Opportunities in the Mental Health Care and Behavioral Health Care Field</a></font><p align="center"> <font face="Times New Roman"> <a href="intro/employment_new_mexico_jobs.htm">Employment Jobs Behavioral Mental Health Care New Mexico</a></font><br> <a href="intro/employment_new_mexico_psychologist.htm">Employment Jobs Mental Health Care Psychologist New Mexico</a><br> <br> <b>Partnering with Long Term Care Facilities - Intro</b><p align="center"> <a href="partnering_new_mexico.htm">Behavioral Health Mental Health Care Services LTC New Mexico</a><p align="center"><strong> <a href="links.htm">USEFUL LINKS</a></strong><br> Other websites that may be of interest to our readers.</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="650"><p align="center"><br> <br> <a href="http://www.VeriCare.com">www.VeriCare.com</a> <br> </p> <p align="center"><small>All contents copyright © VeriCare, Inc., 1999-2002. 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