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Adult Chemical Dependency Program The Adult Chemical Dependency Inpatient Program at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is highly structured for adults over the age of 18 with a need for supervised detoxification or for a recovery program. The philosophy of the Adult Chemical Dependency Program centers on the Recovery Dynamics Model. The Recovery Dynamics Model enables counselors to have a broader and deeper understanding of the Alcoholics Anonymous plan of recovery and to be able to present the program to individuals clearly and effectively. This model is a clear and concise explanation of the 12 Step Program and is a proven program that is readily available to individuals for continuing support after they leave Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System. The multidisciplinary treatment team is led by an Addictionologist or Psychiatrist and includes a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Case Coordinator, Social Worker, Nurse and Activity Therapist. The treatment is individualized and guided by a tailored treatment plan that addresses specific needs. The Adult Chemical Dependency Program components include: Medical Detox Chemical Dependency Education/Recovery Dynamics Individual Therapy Group Therapy Family Therapy Activity Therapy Spirituality Group Nursing Education Relapse Prevention AA/NA Meetings Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System's Chemical Dependency Program is also designed to treat individuals with co-occurring disorders. Individuals are able to attend group sessions addressing their psychiatric and chemical dependency needs. These needs will also be addressed in individual therapy as well as with the attending physician. Discharge Planning begins upon admission by the individual's Case Coordinator to develop goals and plans for a transition to a less intensive level of treatment. Adult Psychiatric Program The Adult Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Program at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System provides treatment for men and women, ages 18 and over, who suffer from a wide range of serious psychiatric illnesses including: Suicidal Feelings/Thoughts Depression Anxiety/Panic Attacks Schizophrenia Phobias PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Bi-Polar/Manic Depressive Disorder Extreme Anger and/or Dangerous Behavior Alcohol/Drug Dependency with Psychiatric Issues Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System's Adult Program offers a structured, safe and caring environment that teaches positive self-awareness, new coping skills and provides opportunities for personal development. The program allows adults and their families to work through a crisis, quickly stabilize and return to the appropriate level of care after discharge. The Adult Psychiatric Inpatient Program is designed to enable the individual to function more effectively in family, work and social environments. Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System recognizes the importance of family involvement and support in the treatment process, therefore the program emphasizes family participation through therapy. A psychiatrist-led multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals (Nurses, Case Coordinators, Social Workers, Mental Health Technicians, Activity Therapists and Substance Abuse Counselors) directs the treatment process. Individuals participate in different elements of the program based on his/her individual needs. These elements include: Individual Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Activity Therapy Psychiatric Education Nursing Education Chemical Dependency Education Relapse Prevention The individual's Case Coordinator begins discharge planning upon admission by developing goals and plans for a transition to a less intensive level of treatment. The Willows Program The Willows Program at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is one of the few such programs in the United States treating sexually reactive adolescent females from the ages of 9 - 17. The focus of the program is assessment, diagnosis and the completion of treatment to address sexually reactive behaviors, cycle of offense and relapse prevention. Some of the treatment goals for this specialized program are: Accept responsibility for sexually offending behaviors Commit to changing behaviors and thought processes that lead to offending behaviors Identify thinking errors and cognitive distortions that contribute to the offending acts Learn how to meet emotional and sexual needs without harming others Develop victim empathy Learn the sexual abuse cycle and identify the triggers to offending The Willows Program includes Juvenile Sex Offender Groups, Individual, Group and Family Therapy, Nursing Education, Psychiatric Education and Activity Therapy. Each individual attends school on Lincoln Trail's campus at Heartland Academy. Staffed by Kentucky Certified Teachers, the school offers a minimum of six hours of individual instruction and study daily. Admission Criteria: History of committing sexual offense or sexually reactive behaviors. Must be between the ages of 9 - 17. Full Scale IQ of 70 or above. May have been a sexual abuse victim. Potential for harm to self or others. Possible history of self-abusive acts. The Willows Program has a Clinical Review Team that works closely with the Assessment and Referral Department in determining if referrals meet appropriate criteria. For this process, a completed application must be received and additional clinical history will be requested. Click here to print an application online. Length of Program: The length of stay is dependent on the level of commitment to treatment from the individual. The average length of stay is approximately 9 - 12 months. 1.What items can or should I bring to the hospital with me? Items that should be brought to the hospital: Undergarments Socks Shirts Pants/Shorts Pajamas Tennis Shoes (1 pair) Long sleeve shirt/sweatshirt Coat Toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion Adults may bring: curling iron, electric razor, hair dryer Optional items: blanket/comforter, pillow, stuffed animal (in good repair) Bring enough items for 1 week - laundry services available on each unit. Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System has a strict policy on restricted items to be brought into the hospital due to the safety of our patients. 2. What is the length of stay? The length of stay varies for each individual. The treatment team decides length of stay based on clinical information. All of our programs are short term except for the Willows program, which has a length of stay of 9 - 12 months. 3. How do I get to Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System? Click here for directions to our building. 4. What are the visitation hours? Adults: Wednesday: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Adolescents:  Tuesday: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Saturday: 1:15 - 3:00 p.m. 5. How do I contact someone if they are in the hospital? Every person that is admitted to our facility is given an ID#. This number must be used when attempting to call or visit someone at the hospital. Anyone trying to contact an adolescent must first be on an approved contact list from the guardian. 6. Do you accept adult Medicaid? No, the state of Kentucky does not approve freestanding psychiatric hospitals to accept adult Medicaid. A medical hospital with a psychiatric unit will be able to accept adult Medicaid. 7. Are you currently accepting employment applications? Applications are available Monday - Friday at 3909 South Wilson Road, Radcliff or can be downloaded by clicking here. Applications are held on file for 6 months. If a position fitting your qualifications is available, the Director of Human Resources will contact you. 8. What do former patients and their families say about Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System? To whom it may concern: I can't thank your staff enough for what they have taught me. They have treated me with respect and went out of their way to help me and made sure that I understood everything that I needed to know about my illness. They have made my stay and treatment here a pleasant one. Thanks for saving my life!!! To whom it may concern: I am a client that has traveled from far away. I come a long way searching for help and freedom from my addiction, I believe I am in the right place. I've noticed that Lincoln Trail has a very professional staff and I would like for your administration to take notice to your kitchen worker, Edna. She's an excellent, good, warm and friendly person. She always greets you with a smile and trying to give you quality service. Please acknowledge her for her hard work. To whom it may concern: I want to thank you for being so flexible with my financial situation. But, more important, I want to sincerely thank you for helping our son. We had family counseling after he left your facility. Everything is going great. He graduated from his high school on May 30 th . He was on the" honor roll" all four quarters of his senior year. He has been accepted into the "Honors Course" classes at the local major university. He starts classes this fall. Without your help, I don't want to think of what our situation would be now. My wife and I want to thank you with all our heart, for your help. You have and will continue to be in our prayers. 9. Do you have any support groups? Alcoholics Anonymous:  Wednesday - 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous: Sunday - 8:00 p.m. Gamblers Anonymous and Alanon: Tuesday - 7:30 p.m. All are open to the community and are located at 3909 South Wilson Road, Radcliff, KY. 10. What is the admission criteria for your programs? Click on a program below to see admission criteria: Adult Psychiatric Program Adolescent Psychiatric Program Adult Chemical Dependency Program Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program Willows Program Willows Program Admission Criteria History of committing sexual offense or sexually reactive behaviors. Must be between the ages of 9 - 17. Full scale IQ of 70 or above. May have been a sexual abuse victim. Potential for harm to self or others. Possible history of self-abusive acts. Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program Admission Criteria The Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program serves patients who are 12 through 17 years of age. Treatment is deemed appropriate when any of the following criteria are met: The patient is deemed to be dangerous to self, others or to property. Reality testing is impaired and/or behavior is severely disordered. Alternatives to inpatient care have been unsuccessful or are not appropriate. Treatment involving pharmacological management and stabilization requires 24-hour skilled observation. The patient must reasonably be able to benefit from treatment by having a full scale IQ greater than 70. Adolescent Psychiatric Program Admission Criteria The following are criteria to be used in deciding whether or not to admit an adolescent patient for inpatient psychiatric care. These three conditions must be present 100% of the time: The patient is between 9 years and 17 years of age and is physically and mentally able to participate in the treatment program or has the potential to do so. With active treatment, stabilization of acute symptoms and/or improvement in the patient's level of functioning can be anticipated. The patient must reasonably be able to benefit from treatment by having a full scale IQ greater than 70. One or more of the following must be present 100% of the time: The patient poses a danger to self, others and/or property due to the behavioral manifestation of a psychiatric disorder. The patient needs continuous skilled observation and/or evaluation and/or treatment that can only be provided in a hospital setting. Due to a psychiatric disorder, the patient is impaired to the degree that he or she manifest substantial disability in social and/or familial functioning and this impairment cannot be treated in a lesser level of care. In addition to the above, the patient presents with one or more of the following: The patient lacks a social/family support system to such a degree that the indicated treatment is jeopardized. The failure of outpatient treatment and/or management has been verified. The inaccessibility of adequate outpatient treatment has been verified. The patient's condition can be expected to deteriorate with less intensive treatment. The patient manifests significantly impaired reality testing. The patient manifests significantly impaired judgment and/or logical thinking which is amenable to treatment. The patient manifests a significant affective disturbance. A medical/psychiatric evaluation is needed which requires a hospital setting. The patient has a concomitant medical condition or medication sensitivity, which complicates treatment of the mental disorder outside of a hospital. There is a possibility of aggravating or potentially harmful side effects of the patient's treatment of condition unless treated less that 24-hour observation. Psychiatric inpatient assessment is required because the patient has numerous psychiatric symptoms that conform to no definite diagnostic category. Adult Chemical Dependency Program Admission Criteria The following is admission criteria for the medically based inpatient chemical dependency program: The patient is assessed according to current DSM IV R diagnostic criteria. When the presenting history is inadequate to substantiate such a diagnosis, additional information submitted by the patient, family member or legal guardian could indicate a high level of probability of such a diagnosis. The patient has symptoms and/or behavioral manifestations of such severity that there is significant interference with social, family, vocational and/or educational functioning. The patient is found to be unmanageable in outpatient treatment alone and requires the protected observation and coordinated medical and therapeutic resources of inpatient programming. The patient presents with active suicidal or homicidal ideations. The patient must reasonably be able to benefit from treatment by having a full scale IQ greater than 70. In addition to the above, the patient presents with one or more of the following prior to admission: The patient lacks a social support system to such a degree that treatment is jeopardized. The failure of outpatient treatment and/or management has been verified. The patient's condition can be expected to deteriorate with less intensive treatment. The patient manifests significantly impaired reality testing. The patient manifests significantly impaired judgment and/or logical thinking which is amenable to treatment. A medical and/or psychiatric evaluation is planned which requires a hospital setting. The patient has concomitant medical conditions, which complicates treatment of the chemical dependency diagnosis outside of a hospital. The patient needs the 24-hour structured therapeutic environment provided in a hospital. Adult Psychiatric Program Admission Criteria One or more of the following must be present 100% of the time: The patient poses an actual or imminent danger to self, others and /or property due to the behavioral manifestations or a mental disorder. The patient needs continuous skilled observation and /or evaluation available only in a hospital. Due to a mental disorder, the patient is impaired to the degree that he/she manifests major disability in social and/or familial functioning, and this impairment cannot be managed in a less sensitive setting. The patient must reasonably be able to benefit from treatment by having a full scale IQ greater than 70. Absence of a severe medical condition requiring invasive medical techniques. In addition to the above, the patient presents with one or more of the following prior to admission: The patient lacks a social support system to such a degree that indicated treatment is jeopardized. The failure of outpatient treatment and/or management has been verified. The inaccessibility of indicated outpatient treatment has been verified. The patient's condition can be expected to deteriorate with less intensive treatment. The patient manifests significantly impaired reality testing. At Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System, we take pride in the quality of care provided to our patients. We employ dedicated professionals who desire a challenging and exciting career. At the end of the day, they want to know they really made a positive difference in someone's life. That opportunity is available for you at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System. Come join a team of professionals that administer quality patient care in a family-oriented environment. Applications are available at 3909 South Wilson Road in Radcliff between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. or can be printed online here. Career Opportunities Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse The nurse is a very significant part of the Multidisciplinary Team at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System. Some responsibilities of this position include coordinating nursing care in collaboration with other disciplines such as Psychiatrists, Addictionologists, Therapists and Case Coordinators. The nurse plays a vital role in communicating and interacting with the patients and their families. Other responsibilities may include administering medications, monitoring and reporting side effects, leading group sessions, maintaining a therapeutic setting and offering support and encouragement to patients at their most vulnerable time. Clinician/Therapist Another significant part of the Multidisciplinary Team, the clinician is responsible for a variety of direct clinical duties in the patient setting. Responsibilities include providing Individual, Group and Family Therapies, completing Psycho Social Evaluations upon admission, completing Master Treatment Plans and working closely with the Psychiatrists, Addictionologists, Nurses and Case Coordinators on implementing quality care. The clinician plays a vital role in allowing the patient and his/her family to work through a crisis, quickly stabilize and return to the appropriate level of care after discharge. Clinicians at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System must have a Master's degree and are preferably Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Mental Health Technician The Mental Health Technician (MHT) works closely with other disciplines on delegated assignments to meet the age specific physical, social and behavioral needs of the patients. Under the direction of licensed staff, the MHT ensures patient safety, fosters and actively assists in maintaining a therapeutic setting for the patients and is constantly interacting with the patients. Once trained, the MHT is also responsible at times for leading educational group sessions. The Mental Health Technician is an important part of the Multidisciplinary Team. Other positions may be available, please call the Director of Human Resources at 270-351-9444 to inquire. Benefits: Full-time and Part-time employees Seven paid holidays per year 2 weeks paid vacation and sick leave (full-time) 1 week paid vacation and sick leave (part-time) 401K for full-time & part-time employees Tuition assistance Health, Dental and Vision insurance available Free $15, 000 life insurance policy (full-time) Free in-house CEU offerings for nurses Directions Click here for printable directions From North: Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is located approximately 45 minutes south of Louisville, Kentucky. Take I-65 south. South of Louisville, KY you will pass Exit 121-Brooks Road, Exit 117-Shepherdsville/Mt. Washington, Exit 112-Clermont/Bardstown, Exit 105-Boston /Lebanon Junction. Continue to Exit 102, the Joe Prather Highway, HWY 313. Take this exit and follow for 8.5 miles until you get to first stoplight. McDonalds is on the right. Turn left at stoplight onto 31W going south. Merge into the right lane. At next stoplight, turn right at Intersection 434. After right turn, continue straight through light and Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health is on the left. From South: Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is located approximately 2 ½ hours north of Nashville, Tennessee. Take I-65 north. North of Bowling Green, KY you will pass Glendale Exit 86, Elizabethtown exits 91 and 94. Take Exit 102, the Joe Prather Highway, HWY 313. Follow the Joe Prather Highway for 8.5 miles until you get to first stoplight. McDonalds is on the right. Turn left at stoplight onto 31W going south. Merge into the right lane. At next stoplight, turn right at Intersection 434. After right turn, continue straight through light and Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health is on the left. From East: Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is located approximately 1½ hours from Lexington, Kentucky. Take the Bluegrass Parkway/Martha Layne Collins Parkway west to I-65. Go north on I-65. You will pass Elizabethtown, Exit 94. From I-65, take Exit 102, the Joe Prather Highway, HWY 313. Follow the Joe Prather Highway for 8.5 miles until you get to first stoplight. McDonalds is on the right. Turn left at stoplight onto 31W going south. Merge into the right lane. At next stoplight, turn right at Intersection 434. After right turn, continue straight through light and Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health is on the left. From West: Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is located approximately 2 ½ hours from Paducah, Kentucky. Take the Western Kentucky Parkway to I-65. Go north on I-65. You will pass Elizabethtown, Exit 94. From I-65, take Exit 102, the Joe Prather Highway, HWY 313. Follow the Joe Prather Highway for 8.5 miles until you get to first stoplight. McDonalds is on the right. Turn left at stoplight onto 31W going south. Merge into the right lane. At next stoplight, turn right at Intersection 434. After right turn, continue straight through light and Lincoln Trail Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System's outpatient services offer convenient and flexible treatment for children, adolescents and adults through our Radcliff location. The center is designed to provide easy access to our professionals and to support individuals who need help, but do not require the structure and intensity of inpatient treatment. Services offered through the Outpatient Center include individual, group, marital, family counseling and medication management. Dr. Denise Epperson, Psychiatrist, Angie Walker, LCSW and Natalie Hundley, LCSW are contracted providers for many health care insurance plans. We also offer financial arrangements if needed. Outpatient services location: Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health Center 750 W. Lincoln Trail Boulevard Suite 102 Radcliff, KY 40160 270-351-8976 Please call 270-351-8976 for more information on our outpatient services or to schedule an appointment with one of our professionals. For more information or for a free, confidential assessment, call: 270-351-9444 or 800-274-7374 or email us at  Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System 3909 South Wilson Road Radcliff , Kentucky 40160 Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program The Adolescent Chemical Dependency Inpatient Program at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System provides treatment for adolescents ages 12-17. The philosophy of the Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program centers on the Recovery Dynamics Model. The Recovery Dynamics Model enables counselors to have a broader and deeper understanding of the Alcoholics Anonymous plan of recovery and to be able to present the program to individuals clearly and effectively. The program is a separate treatment modality with separate primary treatment staff. The treatment is individualized and guided by a tailored treatment plan that addresses the emotional needs of the adolescent. The multidisciplinary treatment team is led by an Addictionologist or Psychiatrist and includes a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Case Coordinator, Social Worker, Nurse and Activity Therapist. The adolescent works individually with his/her therapist and CD counselor focusing on their own CD issues. The Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program is designed for adolescents who require intensive intervention for chemical dependency problems. Components of the program include: Chemical Dependency Education/Recovery Dynamics Individual Therapy Group Therapy Intensive Family Therapy Activity Therapy Spirituality Group Nursing Education Family Therapy is a major component of treatment at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System. The multidisciplinary treatment team seeks to engage the family as an ally in the adolescent's treatment whenever possible. Each adolescent attends school on Lincoln Trail's campus at Heartland Academy. Staffed by Kentucky Certified Teachers, the school offers a minimum of six hours of individual instruction and study daily. The adolescent's Case Coordinator begins discharge planning upon admission by developing goals and plans for a transition to a less intensive level of treatment. Adolescent Psychiatric Program The Adolescent Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Program at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is provided to help adolescents ages 9 - 17, remain safe, reduce symptoms, and improve functioning. Specifically, the purpose is to: Reduce thoughts and behaviors that pose a danger to the adolescent or others Reduce severe symptoms associated with depression, conduct, psychosis and other psychiatric disorders Improve functioning in the adolescent's social settings such as home, school, church, etc. The program allows the adolescent and his/her family to work through a crisis, quickly stabilize and return to the appropriate level of care after discharge. Ultimately, the program helps the adolescent foster appropriate expression of emotion, self-control, anger management and development of positive peer relationships. Individuals are admitted to, involved in and discharged from the program based upon established clinical criteria. Comprehensive assessment and evaluation determine the adolescent's specific problems and diagnosis as well as strengths and resources. Collaborative treatment planning with the Psychiatrist, Case Coordinator, Social Worker and the Nurse helps each patient develop specific goals and determines interventions with the greatest likelihood of success. These interventions are symptom and solution focused. Interventions include the provision of a safe and therapeutic environment, daily physician supervision, nursing and monitoring, and care and intensive programming (i.e. Group Therapy, Psychiatric Education, Nursing Education, Intensive Family Therapy, Individual Therapy as needed and Activity Therapy). Each individual attends school on Lincoln Trail's campus at Heartland Academy. Staffed by Kentucky Certified Teachers, the school offers a minimum of six hours of individual instruction and study daily. Additionally, a behavior management/ level system and linkage with an after-care professional are provided. The individual's Case Coordinator focuses on developing plans for a transition to a less intensive level of treatment. "What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. " Albert Pike Volunteer Application (requires Adobe Acrobat) Kindness is one of the greatest gifts one can ever give to another human being. During times of crisis, the friendly face of a volunteer can be a calming force in a stressful situation. Volunteers at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System play a vital role in the quality care of our patients and the success of our facility. A variety of volunteer positions are available to meet nearly any interest a volunteer may have while assisting our staff and clients. From escorting visitors to tutoring adolescents, the options are numerous for individuals wanting to donate their time to help people in need. Minimum requirements for a volunteer are: 18 years of age for the business/operational areas, 21 years old to volunteer on the treatment units Cannot be an immediate family member of a current patient or patient that has received treatment at LTBHS within the past year Cannot have received treatment from LTBHS within the past two years Must submit to a background check, including completion of a health questionnaire and a TB (tuberculosis) skin test Must attend one day of Orientation Benefits include: Free meals Annual recognition event No-cost flu shots Educational opportunities (seminars, guest speakers, etc.) We hope you'll consider volunteering at LTBHS and joining our caring family. For more information, Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is situated on a 20 acre campus in Radcliff, Kentucky. Our facility houses a spacious cafeteria, gymnasium, art/activity room, group rooms, classrooms, teams course and other areas to create a comfortable atmosphere for patients and to enhance our services. Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System offers 77 adolescent and adult beds in semi-private rooms for a comfortable living arrangement. Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System accepts most commercial insurance plans. We are also Medicare, Tricare and Medicaid (under the age of 21) providers. Assessment and Referral We recognize that you may be experiencing a difficult time for either you or your loved one. Seeking treatment is often a difficult thing to do. However, the Assessment and Referral staff at Lincoln Trail Behavioral Health System is dedicated to making your experience as pleasant as possible. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for a no charge, confidential assessment. Our assessment and referral staff will provide recommendations for treatment, which may include outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient counseling, day treatment or inpatient psychiatric/chemical dependency services. For more information or for a free, confidential assessment call 270-351-9444 or 800-274-7374.