GOVERNMENT & MUNICIPALITIES

Treatment Centers for
Government and Municipalities

Addiction and substance abuse issues are problems that exist in every sphere of society. Government organizations are no exception, and drug and alcohol addiction treatment services are an essential part of maintaining staff welfare and productivity in these sectors. Most federal bodies run government-funded employee assistance programs (EAPs) that cover substance abuse and mental health services, but referring them to an experienced partner is vital in the employee’s recovery.

Regulations for
Substance Abuse in Government Organizations

According to the Code of Federal Regulations, the Office of Personnel Management and the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services must develop and maintain appropriate policies for prevention, rehab, services, and programs for employees in need of treatment options.

Government organizations and municipalities are required to provide all staff with formal workplace policy statements emphasizing substance abuse prevention and education. Stringent drug-free workplace programs are in almost all government workplaces due to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 

Should drug testing expose substance abuse among these employees, or mental health issues are affecting their job performance, they may be removed from safety-sensitive duties and, if necessary, referred for additional care. Following the treatment process, staff are expected to undergo regular screening to ensure that they remain on their path to sobriety.

Psyclarity Health’s extensive background in the treatment of substance abuse, as well as the requirements around testing and administration, provides the perfect partnership for getting your employees the help they need.

Overcoming Reluctance

It should be noted that many government employees are cautious about seeking treatment for alcohol or drug abuse. The fear of negative consequences that might impact their jobs often means they’re anxious about using their health insurance coverage for substance abuse programs or applying to rehab centers. This can mean that some never receive the care they need until the effects of their addiction or mental health issues impact their personal lives and also their duties at work.

This can be particularly problematic for employees who hold special security clearances or be privy to sensitive information. Concern over dismissal or of losing special privileges of their occupation are often the reasons that government employees avoid rehab for drug or alcohol treatment. Those in the criminal justice system or high profile roles might also be concerned about the stigma attached to turning to healthcare facilities, where their situation may become public knowledge.

Addiction Treatment Programs
for Government Workers

Government employers or referrers should be proactive in helping staff understand their options in overcoming substance addiction. This will encourage them to approach a professional treatment provider if they or their counselors believe they need to be referred to a rehab center.

With seamless administration protocols and a comprehensive offering of evidence-based treatment modalities, Psyclarity Health’s experienced team of medical professionals will provide you with the solution to easing your employees through the process.

Creating Partnerships
with Rehab Facilities

Since governments and municipalities cannot provide addiction treatment services themselves, it is important to foster relationships with specialized rehab centers. These should be medical treatment providers who provide specialized services such as rendering medical advice as part of patient-centric drug or alcohol rehab programs.

At Psyclarity Health, our team of healthcare providers is skilled in the necessary administrative technicalities involved in referring patients to addiction treatment centers. We have an understanding of the requirements of government rehab programs and have experience in the necessary administration needs of state-funded treatment.

Substance Abuse
Admission Processes

The Psyclarity Health coordination team is available around the clock to provide a smooth admission process. This is important in situations where a medical emergency may be involved.

We also understand the importance of adhering to required protocols to ensure that staff from government and municipal positions can make a smooth transition to the care they need. To this end, we serve as a conduit between the patient’s insurance provider as well as all relevant caseworkers and EAP staff to keep everyone updated on the process.

A certified medical practitioner will undertake a pre-admission assessment to determine the patient’s needs as part of the referral process. After drug and alcohol screening, doctors will assess the patient’s medical condition, detox needs, substance use history, mental health history, and co-existing conditions.

Dedicated Case
Management

A dedicated case manager oversees administrative requirements during admission and discharge to ensure a smooth referral to treatment. This process helps to ensure seamless administration and to provide ongoing reports and updates on weekly patient progress. When being discharged, communication is just as vital. Referral sources are kept up-to-date with the progress, and all relevant parties receive a discharge checklist. If necessary, there is also family education covering the overall program.

Administration Requirements

• FMLA Paperwork
• Short-Term Disability
• Medical Record Requests
• Return-to-Work Documents

Discharge Checklist

• Living Situations
• Life Skills Overview
• Continued Care Requirements
• Introduction to Alumni Coordinator

Psyclarity Health is also able to assist with relevant documentation to facilitate an employee’s return to work. Following extended medical leave, it is necessary for a patient to be deemed fit to resume duties. Depending on the workplace, an employer will have different regulations for when an employee can return to work. Typically, a healthcare provider would need to submit a form verifying that these requirements have been attended to. Psyclarity Health has experience dealing with all these documentations and procedures to keep everything seamless and smooth.

Absolute Confidentiality

For those concerned about confidentiality, Psyclarity Health adheres strictly to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, which require complete confidentiality between all parties and the employee. The HIPAA rule applies to any health institution that manages confidential information digitally and was implemented by the US Department of Health and Human Services to safeguard personal health information. It also sets limits and conditions regarding what is done with this information without the patient’s permission.

The regulation gives the patients rights over their own health information, including the right to who sees and shares records or is permitted to make changes to them. HIPAA-compliant rehab facilities employ staff who have earned their HIPAA badge and are required to comply with the privacy rule. Psyclarity Health has the relevant accreditation, administrative systems, and technology in place to meet this need.

Benefits of
Private Rehab

During substance abuse treatment programs, patients receive expert medical attention and mental health services specific to their addiction requirements during residential treatment. Initial treatment may require intensive rehab, overseen by a team of medical professionals who specialize in substance use disorders. Long-term substance abuse cannot be resolved simply or quickly, and every treatment process is different. In many instances, withdrawal — particularly from alcohol or opiates — can prove life-threatening, so patients need constant medical attention.

Private care meets this need by ensuring that patients receive round-the-clock care from medical professionals to ensure their safety at all stages of the process. Psyclarity Health’s team of substance abuse treatment professionals has extensive experience in providing care during this critical phase.

Outpatient Options for
Substance Abuse Treatment

After completing drug rehab programs or alcohol treatment, patients may be guided through additional assistance, such as post-treatment counseling and group therapy. Various activities can supplement this to assist with developing life skills that create constructive coping methods without resorting to drugs or alcohol. Often there is a correlation between substance abuse and mental health issues, and outpatient care allows this to be monitored on an ongoing basis.

Psyclarity Health’s comprehensive offering of outpatient treatments is designed to ensure that patients continue to receive the support they need after they complete inpatient rehab.

Beyond Rehab

The Psyclarity Health team is committed to the long-term recovery of patients undergoing substance abuse treatment. While inpatient rehab provides the primary drug and alcohol intervention stages for those seeking addiction treatment, full recovery is a lifelong journey.

Our team ensures that when a patient leaves our drug rehab centers, they can look forward to ongoing care and support services, whether with counseling services or other treatment modalities. This includes sober living guidance, comprehensive aftercare options, and assistance via Psyclarity Health’s cutting-edge app. For government employers, this provides peace of mind that their staff will receive recurring messages to reinforce the new sober lifestyle skills they’ve learned.

Get In
Touch

If you are managing a government or municipal EAP, contact Psyclarity Health to arrange a tour and learn more about how we are able to meet your unique needs.

Innovative Technology
for You and Your Patients

In addition to our wide range of outpatient services, we also offer a data-driven app designed to optimize and revolutionize the treatment experience.

The Psyclarity Health app will enable you to upload and monitor your client’s health records electronically. You will be able to:

• Upload all clinical documentation, notes, and medical reports
• Track and give input on your client’s treatment program
• Offer support and telehealth services through the app to your patient

The app has also been designed to help our patients build and monitor their recovery plan, engage with a recovery community, access telehealth sessions, track progress every step of the way, and be their go-to recovery toolbox on their recovery journey.