Psychiatric Medication Management

Medication management and psychiatric evaluation for children 10 and older, adolescents, and adults.

Our psychiatric providers diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medications when appropriate, and work closely with your therapist and primary care provider for patients 10 and older.

Psychiatric Evaluation

A licensed practitioner can provide a comprehensive diagnostic assessment and make recommendations for medications to help manage symptoms.

Medication Management

Medication management involves working collaboratively with our prescribing providers as well as our support team to help ensure that the intended impact is occurring.

Collaborative Care

We believe the best care happens when your healthcare team works together. Our collaborative care model brings together your primary care provider, therapist, psychiatric provider, and other care team members to coordinate treatment, communicate about your care, and support your overall health. By working as one team, we can address both your physical and mental health needs, helping you receive more connected, personalized, and effective care.

Our Services

What to Expect

  • Fill out intake forms and complete a release of information for your most recent prescriber
  • Psych services member will reach out to you to schedule appointment
  • Bring your current medication list to the 1st appointment and vitals will be taken
  • Your provider will discuss current concerns and symptoms as well as review your medical, mental health, and family history as well as effectiveness of current and/or previous medications
  • Based on evaluation, your provider will recommend a personalized treatment plan which may include medication, therapy, lifestyle recommendations, additional testing, or referrals to other services
  • If you are a new patient, please fill out the new patient forms located on the CHS website. Our patient navigator will reach out to you to review and obtain anything else needed before scheduling your intake appointment
  • If you are established, a medical assistant or patient registration professional will schedule a follow up appointment with your prescriber.
  • You are able to send a request for an appointment via MyChart and a CHS representative will reach out to schedule.

Absolutely. We have many options available to be seen for both medication services and therapy services. You can request a consultation with one of our patient financial counselors to discuss sliding fee scales, payment plans or accommodations. We accept both state and private insurances.

This can be determined by your prescriber at your intake appointment. During the intake, the prescriber will assess needs, gain an understanding of your history and determine an appropriate interval of follow ups based on clinical recommendations.

It depends on your individual needs. During your first appointment, your provider will complete a comprehensive assessment, review your symptoms, medical and mental health history, current medications, and discuss your treatment goals. If medication is appropriate, your provider may prescribe it during the first visit. In some cases, additional information, medical records, or follow-up appointments may be needed before medication is recommended. Your provider will work with you to develop a plan that best supports your health and safety.

  • We prefer that you do as continuity of care is best practice to treat all needs to the best of our ability.
  • Patients can request to be seen for medication services only, even if they have a therapist at an outside agency.
  • Minor patients must be connected to a therapist – either at CHS or with their outside provider. In this case, CHS will request that a release of information be completed in order to collaborate so that the best quality care can be provided for the patient.
  • Refills can be requested during your medication management appointment
  • Refills can be requested through your pharmacy
  • You can all the main number and leave a message for a refill or request a refill through MyChart

Do not stop taking your medication without talking to your provider first. Some medications can cause withdrawal symptoms or allow symptoms to return if they are stopped suddenly. If you are having side effects, feel your medication is no longer helping, or would like to stop taking it for any reason, contact your provider. They can discuss your concerns and, if appropriate, help you safely reduce or discontinue the medication.

Yes, when clinically appropriate. The decision to prescribe a controlled substance is based on a comprehensive evaluation and is at the discretion of your provider. Not all conditions require or are best treated with controlled medications. If a controlled substance is prescribed, you will be required to review and sign a Controlled Substance Treatment Agreement. This agreement outlines your responsibilities for taking the medication safely, storing it securely, and using it only as prescribed. As part of ongoing treatment, you may also be required to complete periodic urine drug screens, prescription monitoring reviews, pill counts, or other safety measures. These requirements help ensure safe, effective, and responsible use of controlled medications. Your provider will discuss all treatment options with you and recommend the approach that best supports your individual needs and safety.

Absolutely. We do ask that the initial appointment (assessment, psych evaluation) be completed on site to ensure appropriate documentation and paperwork is completed. Subsequent visits can be done virtually.

No – this is an insurance issue where only one visit will be covered, and the patient would be responsible for the other visit – we do not want our patients to have to cover what would be if visits were on different days

We do have options to transition to another prescriber. CHS protocol is that the request is staffed to review better fits and which providers have capacity. This meeting happens on Wednesdays and an appointment with a new provider can be made after.

  • You can call and request a check-in appointment – 608.361.0311
  • For nights, weekends, and holidays, Rock County Crisis is available 24/7 – 608.757.5025
  • CHS has an afterhours service that can take messages
  • Please do not use MyChart to communicate if there is an emergency or crisis – call the main CHS number

Patients can start and stop episodes of care as needed, depending on symptom stability. It is important to talk with your provider about requesting stopping, and how to reengage for future services.

  • Call the main number – 608.361.0311 – and can leave a generic message with call center and that message will be sent to your provider
  • You can message your provider in MyChart (please no emergencies)
  • You can call to cancel/reschedule through the main number – 608.361.0311
  • You can cancel or make a request to reschedule through MyChart
  • You can cancel through the reminder text message

Meet the Team

CHS has a dedicated team of behavioral health professionals. They are proud to provide care for the whole family. Say hello to our team below.

Monica Reu

Behavioral Health Director

Denise Kitsos Druck

Nurse Practitioner

Mary Pintarro

Nurse Practitioner