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ADMISSIONS
Admission Criteria
The admission process begins when a
referring agency, resident or family member contacts Oak Plains
Academy inquiring about our services. A pre-evaluation is conducted
through the presentation of prior clinical history, as well as phone
interviews with referral sources, treating professionals and family
members to determine appropriate placement in our programs.
Treatment is provided in the least restrictive environment that
ensures safety for the patient, leads to a reduction of symptoms,
and promotes improvement in functioning. Services are offered on a
non-discriminatory basis to all persons, regardless of race, sex,
national origin, or principal source of payment.
Admission Criteria:
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Residents must be
7-17 years of age for both males and females;
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Residents have been
diagnosed with a Principal Axis I DSM-IV diagnosis;
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Treatment at a lower
level of care has been attempted or considered;
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Resident exhibits
impaired judgment, impulse control and/or cognitive and
perceptual abilities;
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Resident has
significantly impaired interpersonal functioning;
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Resident exhibits
sufficient emotional, social and behavioral functioning to
participate in the therapeutic milieu and treatment;
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Resident is
experiencing significant family problems that prevent him/her
from adequately functioning within the family setting;
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Resident is
medically stable and the medical needs of the child are within
the scope of the program.
Exclusionary
Criteria:
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Residents with a
primary diagnosis of mental retardation.
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Residents exhibiting
active psychosis, requiring a more intense level of care.
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Residents with a
significant history of fire setting.
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Residents with a
history of inappropriate sexual behaviors, including those
convicted of sexual offense.
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Female residents who
are pregnant.
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