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VeriCare,
leading provider of quality mental health care to seniors, is a team of
psychologists, psychiatrists, and healthcare professionals providing mental
health care programs and behavioral health care services to seniors in
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Helping Older Adults, Their Families, and Caregivers
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VeriCare®,
formerly named Senior Psychology Services, has become one of the
country’s leading providers of quality mental health care to older
adults in skilled 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, |
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staff. |
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| Our success and growth over our first ten years
have brought us to a new name to fit the evolving scope of our work. In the spring of
2002, the company changed its name from Senior Psychology Services to VeriCare, which
stems from the Latin word for truth, veritas, and emphasizes our attention to
integrity and competence, the cornerstones on which this company was built. This new
name makes a statement to our employees and our clients: this is what we stand for, this
is what we value. |
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Partnering with LTC Facilities
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With the high incidence of medical disorders, and mental and behavioral problems in nursing homes, facilities
that partner with an experienced provider are assured of individually-tailored programs
for their 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. |
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Opportunities for Providers
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We welcome inquiries from prospective 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, and nurse
practitioners/clinical nurse specialists, with full benefits packages.
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Information for Families and
Other Caregivers
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| 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 residents
may have some type of mental disorder. Professional behavioral and mental health services
are available that have been shown to be as effective as medication, and may have more
lasting benefits. |
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Products & Other Services
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There are many books and materials, located within easy reach, that can
boost your knowledge and skills in caring for older adults. You can have your training
needs met, or you may find just the right book, videotape or caregiving guide.
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Resource Library
This section includes a selection of books and texts for mental health professionals, on
topics ranging from group work with the elderly to practical guides to medical billing.
There are other resources for the unpaid caregivers – family members,
friends and neighbors – who want to read practical guides on taking care of the older
adult. 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.
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Continuing Education Home Study Courses
Nearly 200 home study
CE courses for professional therapists, counselors, nurses, social workers,
mental and behavioral health professionals, and mental health care providers.
Online examinations, immediate scoring, printable certificate. A few
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Abuse &
Trauma, Business/Consulting, Children & Adolescents, Clinical
(General), Cognition/Learning/Science, Couples & Gender Issues,
Elderly, Ethics, Forensic & Criminal Justice, Substance Use &
Addictions, HIV/AIDS and Medical Health, Supervision & Regulations.
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