ABOUT LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY
The Department of Psychiatry at Louisiana State University (LSU) provides inpatient and outpatient treatment for individuals facing mental health issues or co-occurring disorders in Shreveport, La. The facility offers psychiatric stabilization and extended-stay inpatient care. LSU serves approximately 15,000 patients per year and operates at the E.A. Conway Medical Center in Monroe and Huey P. Long Medical Center in Pineville.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Patients at LSU undergo an initial psychiatric assessment to determine the most suitable treatment plan. Those in need of psychiatric stabilization may be referred to the hospital’s 15-bed Psychiatric Crisis Unit, which provides diagnosis and crisis management services. The primary psychiatric treatment at the facility involves pharmacological intervention combined with therapeutic counseling. Patients with substance abuse disorder may receive addiction education and may be referred to specialized treatment facilities for further care.
LSU’s Faculty Clinic offers adult psychiatric care to private patients. The Resident Training Clinic, staffed by attending psychiatrists, residents, and medical students, provides care for non-insured, Medicaid, and Medicare patients by appointment and with a physician referral.
During inpatient care, patients participate in group counseling sessions covering various topics such as anger management, coping techniques, and emotional regulation. Once patients are stabilized, clinicians develop a comprehensive discharge plan, which may include referrals to the facility’s outpatient program or continued inpatient treatment through the extended-care program. The duration of inpatient care is determined based on individual clinical needs and progress.
In the outpatient program, patients may receive individual counseling sessions, psychiatric evaluations, ongoing medication management, and access to group therapy available at local community mental health clinics. Clinicians also offer discharge planning and referrals to community-based programs and social services to help patients reintegrate into the community.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
LSU’s team consists of resident psychiatrists, physicians, psychiatric nurses, mental health counselors, behavioral health technicians, and medical students, providing round-the-clock care. The facility is an accredited, certified, and licensed mental health and substance abuse treatment provider. As part of a learning institution, LSU also offers education and training for aspiring mental health professionals.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
While specific information about the facility’s accommodations is limited, the department reportedly offers a supervised hospital setting, providing patients with 24-hour access to medical and nursing care. Treatment is available at both the E.A. Conway Medical Center in Monroe and the Huey P. Long Medical Center in Pineville. The 15-bed Psychiatric Crisis Unit is continuously monitored and includes nursing stations and resident and student offices. Adult visitation hours are held in the morning and evenings daily, with children allowed to visit on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
The sole alumnus interviewed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing provided a mixed review of the facility. The alumnus rated the treatment staff’s level of experience and training, facility cleanliness, and exercise and leisure activities with four stars. However, they gave only two stars for family participation and holistic offerings. Despite this, the alumnus gave a four-star rating when asked if they would recommend the facility.
Google ratings for the hospital at-large averaged 3.5 out of five stars from five reviewers. It’s important to note that these reviews were not specifically for the psychiatric care provided.
WHAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SAY
The two loved ones surveyed by Best-rehabs.com had generally positive experiences. Both gave high ratings of four and five stars for the treatment staff’s level of experience and training, as well as family participation. Both loved ones also rated the likelihood of recommending the facility with a perfect five out of five stars. The only negative comment from both reviewers was that the staff appeared overworked. One anonymous loved one described the staff as “overwhelmed,” while the other mentioned inadequate staffing levels.
FINANCING
Pricing details are not provided on the facility’s website. LSU’s Department of Psychiatry accepts various private insurance plans, Medicaid (accepted at 26% of Louisiana facilities), and Medicare (accepted at 62% of Louisiana facilities). Non-Louisiana residents attending the outpatient facility without insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare may be required to pay an additional $250 fee at each clinic visit.
[1] Google Reviews