West Hartford, Connecticut- DOCS Medical Group, the leading urgent care provider in Connecticut, has named Dr. Stephen Lee as their new professional for DOCS Behavioral Health to help in providing guidance and assistance to those struggling with mental health issues, substance abuse, or physical disabilities.
His behavioral health services will be available at DOCS Medical Group - West Hartford. Dr. Stephen Lee also provides his services to those clients from different sites through DOCS Medical Group Telemedicine. Now people can acquire quality behavioral health services in the comfort of their homes, thanks to virtual visits via Telemedicine.
Who Is Dr.Stephen Lee?
In addition to being a qualified physician associate, Dr. Stephen Lee is also a Doctor of behavioral health. He has instructed behavioral medicine at various graduate institutions, including Bay Path University, Springfield College, Quinnipiac University, Westfield State University, and Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies. He has over 25 years of medical experience, including over a decade as an Army Battalion Medical Officer for a mountain infantry unit and a Navy Corpsman.
He also served as the lead practitioner at Synergistic Health Services, a behavioral health center in Wethersfield, Connecticut, that offers medication management services and psychotherapy. In addition, he was the key consultant for Hartford Healthcare, which introduced behavioral health in two large urgent care practices.
In 2018, He represented the United States in finding an innovative model for treating addiction which was presented at a summit for the International Federation of Green Crescents, a group of 52 non-profit countries that work together to help people with addictions. Green Crescent USA is a non-profit organization that supports, sponsors, designs, and administers programs throughout the United States that support effective treatment methods for persons who struggle with addiction and other associated behavioral health conditions.
“We’re excited to have Dr. Stephen Lee on board as our lead medical professional for DOCS Behavioral Health. His depth of experience, knowledge of behavioral health, and management capabilities will complement our growing team of seasoned professionals,” says the CEO of DOCS Medical Group. "He ensures that our company pays more attention to the quality of our customer relationships and will be a great inspiration for our employees and clients who he interacts with."
What is A Behavioral Health Professional?
Behavioral Health Professionals are specialists in behavioral health and treating addiction. They aim to assist clients, their families, care providers, and communities with exceptional behavioral health services that will meet or exceed expectations. They work with individuals diagnosed with substance abuse problems, mental disorders, and other chronic ailments and individuals from diverse backgrounds. In addition, they offer comprehensive support services designed to assist people in keeping their independence and sense of self-worth while managing their own lives.
Duties of a DOCS Behavioral Health Professional
Dr. Stephen Lee, the new DOCS Behavioral Health Professional, has a vast array of responsibilities, which may include:
- Consult with other healthcare practitioners on medication administration, disease prevention, and behavioral concerns associated with medical conditions.
- Conducting interviews to collect information regarding the physical and mental history, family and personal history, and present conditions of patients.
- Participation in clinical research studies aimed at evaluating innovative treatments or therapies
- Conducting patient evaluations personally or thru virtual visits via telemedicine to establish their suitability for treatment facilities or programs.
- Designing and implementing treatment strategies that combine psychotherapy and medication
- Individual treatment for patients with behavioral or emotional issues, including children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or depression, adults with anxiety disorders, or couples with marital issues.
- Patient education on their disease and how to properly manage it through treatment which can be done in person or thru virtual visits in DOCSNow.
- Counseling groups, individuals, couples, families, and organizations on behavioral issues, such as stress management, substance abuse, communication skills, child abuse prevention, parenting skills, self-esteem enhancement, anger management, etc.
- Interpreting and proposing follow-up treatment based on the results of medical examinations.
Behavioral Health Consultation with DOCSNow
DOCS Medical Group now provides DOCSNow, with their innovative approach to providing patients with a one-of-a-kind experience in which they can undergo comprehensive exams utilizing cutting-edge technology. With telemedicine, people can have a professional consultation about their behavioral health in the comfort of their homes.
Off-site healthcare providers can also employ auxiliary testing devices to examine and hear lung and heart sounds, examine the ear, nose, and mouth, and perform numerous other diagnostic procedures.
