Child Psychiatric Program

Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System offers Footsteps, a specialized program for children ages 4 – 12, who are experiencing severe emotional or behavioral problems.  It is an Acute Inpatient Program implemented by a multi-disciplinary treatment team consisting of a board certified child psychiatrist, a licensed clinical social worker, registered nurse unit manager, activities therapist, dietary consultant and case coordinator.  The unit is staffed by RNs, LPNs and mental health technicians who receive training specific to the emotional, behavioral and developmental needs of children. 

The Footsteps include:

• Thorough multi-disciplinary assessment
• Individualized treatment planning
• Physical medical evaluation
• A variety of expressive therapy modalities
• Case management and aftercare referrals
• On-site school-staffed by Certified Teachers through Hardin County Schools

The Footsteps program utilizes a Therapeutic Community approach, 1-2-3 Magic discipline technique with Behavior Modification, “step” work, Cognitive Behavioral & Solution Focused Treatment.

Admission Criteria:

To be considered for admission a child must be:

• Between the ages of 4-12
• Ambulatory and able to perform age-appropriate activities of daily living
• No known communicable diseases of need for medical care requiring isolation
• No conditions which would limit or prohibit child's ability to participate in the program
• Child has exhibited any of the following:
  • Potential of harm to self
  • Potential of harm to others, including animals
  • Patterns of disorganized or dangerous behaviors such as:
    • Fire setting
    • Running Away
    • Sexually acting out
    • Drug or Alcohol use
    • Severe Anxiety/Panic
    • Destructive
    • Unable to function (at home/school) due to severe depression or other emotional issues

For more information or a free confidential assessment, call:

270-351-9444 or 800-274-7374