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 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT & PRIMARY CARE REFERRAL

Alternative Healthcare LA Behavioral Health Director Robert L. Jamison, CRA, PhD a Dedicated Healthcare Professional with 20 year background as a former Fellowship trained Physician Assistant in General, Cardiovascular, Neurology & Plastic surgery. For the past eight years he's been working as a Behavioral Health Consultant along side Dr. Steve Lower Ph.D. a board certified Psychologist and Staff at Psychology Associate. Dr. Jamison oversees our Behavioral Health Assessments  (BHA) Program

One of the main concerns at Alternative Healthcare is the mental health of our clients in Los Angeles. If you have been hurt at work, or if you have developed a condition or disease that affects your daily life, there are disability-related resources that may help you. Many of these require a disability evaluation by an accredited Physician. The anxiety, fear, frustration, and trauma that one encounter is horrific. Yet little has been done to help them confront the challenges they face, leaving them vulnerable and in need of help is not an option. Most workers are mentally and emotionally drained and the consequence are severe. Historically, there has been more of a reactive response to these issues instead of proactive. Our Medical Network Providers in Los Angeles can provide you with the medical examination as well as pairing you with other medical professionals, as necessary.

In 2012, Robert L. Jamison, Ph.D. A 32 years healthcare professional created a company called Alternative Healthcare LA. A Behavioral Health Clinic in association with Psychology Associate, PA. It was established to assist practices in remote locations with their medical and psychiatric needs.  One of their available tools is a Behavioral Health Assessment (BHA).  This assessment helps identify: Trauma (PTSD), Depression, Anxiety, Suicide, Substance Abuse, and Bipolar disorder and tracks the individuals progress over time. The test is secure, HIPAA compliant, and takes about ten minutes to complete.  The results are provided to the individual and the appropriate management team for evaluation to take the next steps to get you the professional assistance they require. The unique aspect of this BHA program is we will provide you with your own personal report including a Patient Care Plan at the time your findings are determined. The only thing you need to get started is a one-time $55 Administrative fee to identify that there is a problem. AHC Behavioral Health Assessments are scheduled by Appointment Only. If you’ve been hurt at work, or if you’ve developed a condition or disease that affects your daily life, there are disability-related resources that may help you. Many of these require a disability evaluation by an accredited Physician. Dr. Robert Jamison and the healthcare professionals at Alternative Healthcare LA, with offices on Washington Blvd and Vernon Ave in Los Angeles, can provide you with referrals for the medical examination as well as pairing you with other medical professionals as necessary. Book an appointment online, or call one of the offices today. It may be that you may require unemployment benefits and this recommendation will be made if you are determined to not be disabled. Our objectives are to determine if there are any life-threatening conditions demanding immediate treatment and if returning to work is safe for you and for your co-workers.  We understand that job stress can lead to severe anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. We have specialists and strategic partners locally and out-of-area to assist with your recovery. There are jobs with exceedingly high physical demands which may trigger or precipitate back pain, neck strain, and joint dysfunction. We work with Providers that offer treatment at discounted rates for patients without health insurance and have limited incomes.

What is a disability examination?

When you’ve suffered an injury or impairment for which some level of benefits are available, that disability or impairment is often confirmed by a Physician. The benefits could be paid by the government, such as for Social Security or workers’ compensation, or through private insurance, so there’s usually an investigative process for which a disability exam is a key component.

A disability examination may not end with your physician’s evaluation, however. often other specialists are involved. For example, if you’ve suffered a work-related injury, an occupational medicine specialist or occupational therapist’s assessment may be requested to determine how your injuries interfere with your work and what accommodations are needed if you are to return to work. Allied Health Solutions works with many other specialists in the Los Angeles area, so referrals are easy and, in some cases, close to one of the Allied Health Solutions locations.

What can I expect during a disability medical exam?

The individual requirements for a disability examination typically vary with the type of injury you’ve suffered as well as the agency requesting the exam. Specific tests and follow-ups may be requested in each case.

As your BHC, our providers begin with recording your chief complaint, history and performing a Behavioral Health Assessment and developing an assessment and treatment plan, including referrals.

Alternative Healthcare LA may connect you with therapists or with specialists as needed in consideration of your diagnosis, such as seeing a psychiatrist or psychotherapist if you’re experiencing job stress. We may also refer you to an Orthopedist, Rheumatologist or Pain Management Specialist depending upon the medical issues. Primarily, our goal is to get you back to work as soon as possible. We understand that it is potentially more damaging to be off of work. A lack of employment will result in severe financial hardships and could have a psychological impact. For job stress, a Psychotherapist would focus on the development of effective coping mechanisms. The requirements for the examining physician may change from case-to-case as well. For example, if Dr. Gill, M.D. is your Primary Care Physician, some agencies may request their own contracted doctor or an impartial third-party doctor. However, in many cases, using your Primary Care Physician is acceptable.

Additional Information: 

The State Employment Development Department (EDD) manages the Unemployment Insurance (UI) and State Disability Insurance (SDI) programs for the State of California.  SDI also includes Disability Insurance (DI), Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Family Care Leave (FCL). Our (SDI) Physician is adept at handling FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) documents and processing. He could also assist you with filing a Workers Compensation Claim or file for Unemployment if you do not qualify for/or have a need for State Disability benefits.

If you do not have health insurance, our staff could direct you to resources to apply for health insurance. With having health insurance, the road to recovery becomes less arduous and we are better able to expedite your recovery so you could eventually return to work.

In the last 30 days, an estimated 3.5% of Americans have suffered psychological distress, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This results in more than 61 million visits to doctors’ offices annually. Clearly, behavioral health providers such as Dr. Jamison and the healthcare professionals at Alternative Healthcare LA, play a key role in mental health care. 

Mental Health Q&A What are common mental health problems?

Mental illness comes in many forms, on their own, in combination, or resulting as a complication from another disorder. Often, similar mental issues are classed together in groups of like disorders. Some of the most common mental illnesses are discussed here. Affective disorders create changes in your moods, such as seasonal affective disorder, thought to be caused by lack of sunlight during the winter season. Depression and bipolar disorder also fall into this category.

Anxiety disorders usually produce reactions of fear or dread, panic episodes, and physical symptoms such as sweating, shallow respiration, and rapid heartbeat, which are out of proportion with the trigger situation. Your response may also be out of your control, and it may interfere with normal function in your life.

Post-traumatic stress disorder typically follows experiencing or witnessing a major traumatic event. This may be due to assault, accident, or natural disaster, and it can include long-lasting responses, thoughts, dreams, and memories. Personality disorders often cause issues with daily life, at home, school, or work. Your patterns of thinking may be substantially different than those of normal society, as well as rigid and inflexible. Examples include obsessive-compulsive disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and paranoid personality disorder.

How are common mental illnesses treated?

Treatment of mental illness frequently depends on the type of disorder you have. A mental illness may have medical, psychiatric, and social aspects, and treatments may vary even among patients of similar diagnoses. Medical treatments don’t cure mental illness, but they may lessen the severity of symptoms. Some medications may make psychotherapy treatment more effective. Commonly used medication classes include:

• Anti-anxiety medications: reduce agitation and panic associated with anxiety, which may also relieve associated insomnia
• Antidepressants: non-addictive drugs that relieve symptoms of sadness, lack of energy, concentration issues, and lack of interest
• Antipsychotic drugs: used alongside antidepressants or on their own to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorders
• Mood stabilizers: typically used with bipolar disorders and occasionally with antidepressants.

How are non-medical treatments of mental illness approached?

Alternative Healthcare LA partners with mental health professionals in the Los Angeles area, referring patients when medications alone can’t relieve the symptoms of your illness.