The Department of Human Services recently conducted their periodic review of St. Anthony’s outpatient mental health services, which resulted in a three-year accreditation, the highest possible rating. The inspection by DHS involved a review of the delivery of outpatient mental health services, a thorough chart and policy review and interviews with current clients about the services they receive.

In their summary of findings, the reviewers wrote that “administration and staff demonstrate a strong commitment to helping individuals become more independent through client-centered and outcome oriented services. There is a high level of teamwork and focus on high quality services.”

Outpatient mental health services at St. Anthony are provided by two psychiatrists, Dr. Kisik Kim and Dr. Jo Anne Macasaet, as well as two licensed independent social workers, Chuck Dunlop, LISW and Marlys Taylor, LISW. The department serves adults for psychiatric evaluations, medication management, individual, marital and family psychotherapy. For more information about Outpatient Mental Health services at St. Anthony, at 712-792-8435.