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Outpatient Mental Health Center

Program Scope of Services – Outpatient Mental Health Center (OMHC)

  • Population(s) served

Devine Interventions provides care to Children, Adolescence, and Adults who reside in the state of Maryland.

  • Special populations
In addition to the general population served, this program also services children and adolescents, aging and older adults, pregnant women, persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS, IV drug users, DUI offenders, sexual offenders, and substance abuse offenders.
  • Settings

We offer our services in our office for most outpatient services, or in community and in-home. Referrals to Freedom’s Intensive Outpatient Services may occur for some clients based on symptoms. If our clients need more intensive care like a hospital medical unit, a nursing home, an adult medical daycare center, and emergency rooms- we cannot deliver services in those locations.

  • Hours of services

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM After hours for crisis and scheduled appointments only.

  • Days of services

Monday – Friday Weekends for crisis and scheduled appointments only

  • Frequency of services

As scheduled as needed basis

  • Payer sources

Medicaid, Medicare, Cigna, and private pay.

  • Fees

Current approved Medicaid and Medicare fee schedules for Maryland.

  • Referral sources

Self, walk-ins, community agencies, insurers, healthcare providers, and governmental agencies.

Specific Services Offered

  • Entry Criteria

All services are rendered by independent contractors who are licensed or certified mental health professionals.

  • Evaluative services provided

 Assessment and diagnosis by the second visit, co-occurring substance abuse screening assessment, comprehensive psychiatric assessments for minors, review of somatic status. Treatment planning: individualized treatment plan by the fifth visit and reviews every six months thereafter.  

Treatment Services Provided

Must demonstrate motivation for treatment and present with symptoms of mental illness. Services are available to participants with medicaid, certain dually eligible medicare recipients, and uninsured eligible participants. If a person is uninsured, the program may assist with applying for medicaid and register the person to receive temporary insurance coverage.

Mental Health Treatment Services

  • Individual therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Psychological evaluation and testing
  • Co-occurring substance abuse treatment
  • Medication management services
  • On-call and crisis intervention services
  • Intensive outpatient program

Support Services Provided

  • Recommendations and referrals to psychiatric rehabilitation and support services
  • Somatic care
  • Speech and language services
  • Vision and hearing services
  • Special instruction
  • Special education, or other educational interventions
  • Occupational therapy
  • Self-help organizations
  • Substance abuse services
  • Education regarding medication
  • Case coordination services
  • Assistance with entitlement program applications
  • Support while in a psychiatric facility, RTC, RCS, or detention center

Transition / Exit Criteria

Discharge/transition planning occurs throughout all phases of the program. The person served has met discharge/transition criteria when the goals of the individual plan are achieved and referral to support services is completed, when appropriate. Additionally, discharge may occur if the person no longer attends regularly or refuses to participate in the program actively.

Description of the program

OMHC programs are provided in a clinical setting. A wide range of services are organized within a comprehensive therapeutic environment including screening and assessment, diagnostic determination, individual and family counseling, psychiatric consultations, medication management, crisis intervention, group counseling, client advocacy, and referral to community resources. Clients are assigned to licensed clinicians who assist in individual planning and care. Services additionally include consultation with family and/or professional care providers.

Philosophy of the Program

Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) programs assist persons with developing and maintaining coping skills that facilitate adjustment and integration within their living environments and community. Clients and family members are empowered to make decisions about their care with the expected outcome of an increased quality of life. 

Services Aim To

Program goals

The overall goal of OMHC programs is to increase the quality of life by providing specialized outpatient mental health services. Specific focus areas may include Recovery, Vocational/Education, Parenting, Relationships, Spirituality, Coping Skills, Anger Management, Grief, and Loss. OMHC programs seek to achieve the following objectives: To improve mood and affect in daily living; To improve social, familial, and social adjustment and integration; To reduce the need for a higher level of care.

Service treatment modalities

One of the most critical aspects when implementing an evidence-based practice is fidelity (adherence or integrity) to the original approach. Perserving the components that made this practice effective can significantly impact the success of desired outcomes. At our organization, we prioritize fidelity to treatment modalities in Evidence-Based Trauma Informed Practice.

Some modalities include

  • CBT
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  •  Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Psychodynamic psychotherapy
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Gestalt therapy
  • Existential therapy
  • Client-centered or Rogerian therapy
  • Eclectic psychotherapy

Supporting our program are key team members

  • Full-Time Medical Director
  • 6 Full-Time Clinical Supervisors
  • Several Administrative and Support Staff

Our interdisciplinary approach to person-centered treatment is
made possible by a diverse team of professionals and trained para-professionals, including:

  • 5 Licensed Professional Counselors
  • 3 Licensed Social Workers
  • 2 Registered Nurses
  • 2 Licensed Psychologists
  • Several Somatic and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
  • 11 Addictions Counselors
  • 6 Trained Paraprofessionals
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s Level Student Interns (under supervision for licensure)

Additionally, we have dedicated PRN resources to cover volume increases, staff time off, or other unforeseen circumstances. Provider template schedules determine program staffing levels. Each licensed provider’s schedule includes an average of 6 daily clinical appointments. Staff schedules address assigned groups, and additional staffing arrangements are made based on referral volumes and scheduling needs. Our committed program PRN resources are effectively utilized to manage wait times during referral volume fluctuations and scheduling needs.

Program Goals

Raymond Dorsey

Program Director: 301-747-7038
Email: RDorsey@dinterventions.com

Fobella Nzobella

Medical Director: (301) 747-7038
Email: [email protected]

Shantae' Elliott

Clinical Director: (301) 747-7038
Email: SElliott@dinterventions.com

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