Kootenai Behavioral Health
We're here to provide a broad range of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment services for individuals of all ages.
Our goal is to build on each resident's strengths and assist them in acquiring the necessary skills to function as a healthy member of the community.
Our Services
- Acute inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults
- Inpatient chemical dependency rehabilitation for adults
- Residential services for adolescents
- Intensive outpatient chemical dependency services (IOP) for adolescents and adults
- Day treatment for children and adolescents
- Accredited school services (K - 12)
Family Involvement
Family participation in the treatment process is an essential component of the comprehensive treatment services provided by Kootenai Behavioral Health. Families frequently struggle with feelings of guilt, anger, hopelessness and despair. The decision to get help is often a difficult one. Kootenai professionals involve the family in the treatment process, when appropriate.
Treatment Process
Upon admission, a multidisciplinary assessment is conducted. Individuals receive a psychiatric evaluation, nursing assessment, physical examination and a full psychosocial evaluation. Youth also receive recreational and educational assessments. Together, these are used to develop an individualized treatment plan targeting the behaviors and symptoms that need treatment.
Treatment Team
At Kootenai Behavioral Health Center, treatment is a collaborative process that involves the patient, their family, and our treatment team. Our multidisciplinary team includes:
- board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrists
- psychologists
- masters-level therapists
- certified teachers
- recreational therapists
- certified chemical dependency counselors
- nursing and social service staff
How to Refer
Referrals to Kootenai come from a variety of sources such as families, schools, medical professionals, private practitioners, various state agencies and self-referrals. Referrals can be made by contacting our case management department at (208) 765-4800 or (800) 221-5008. Our case managers will ask a series of question, and offer an appointment for further assessment. Instruction will be given for any documentation required at the appointment. When the assessment is completed, the individual will be referred to the most appropriate level of care.
Financial Arrangements
Case managers work with the individual and Kootenai Business Services to make financial arrangements for care. Kootenai is a contracted provider for many insurance companies and various state agencies. Payment arrangements can be made through the business office for services not covered by insurance.
Our Licensers and Accreditations
- Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
- Northwest Association of School, Colleges and Universities
- Idaho State Board of Education
- Idaho Department of Health & Welfare