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Psychiatrist
The psychiatrist is the head of the therapeutic team. They refer patients for specific therapeutic interventions and admission to Vista Clinic. Psychiatric consultations occur on a daily basis and psychotherapy is provided as indicated. The psychiatrist is also responsible for the medication prescription and review of the psychiatric medication. For a list of the referring psychiatrist, please click here…
Psychologist
Patients are referred to a psychologist for psychotherapy and/or psychometric evaluation.
Occupational therapists
Occupational therapists assesses patients according to their levels of functioning. Treatment includes learning activities and socio-emotional and creative groups. The aim is towards independency, healing and appropriate social behaviour.
Pastoral counsellors
The pastoral counsellor works towards the rediscovery of the unity between body, mind and spirit. During counseling sessions spiritual, social and emotional issues are explored in order to obtain insight and personal integration. Most people who are trapped in depression, anxiety or poor and abusive relationships are overwhelmed with a sense of despair, robbing them of any sense of hope.
Nursing staff
The professional nurse uses the nursing process to assess the patient's mental health status, to establish ways to meet the identified needs and to deliver specific nursing interactions to meet those needs. Observation and support are a core function of the psychiatric nursing staff at Vista Clinic.
Social worker
Social workers assists the patient to assess and evaluate their social network and to develop supportive relationships. If indicated, referral to other institutions for continuous care is done by the social worker.
Physiotherapist
The physiotherapist assesses the effect of the mental illness on the body, and visa versa. Certain treatment interventions are implemented to relieve the effects of muscle tension and strain to ensure pain relief and relaxation.
VistPharm (Click to view)
There is a pharmacy on the premises. The pharmacist supplies the prescribed medication and liaises with other members of the therapeutic team as indicated.
