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History
Southwood Psychiatric Hospital was built and founded in 1984. Traditional acute care inpatient services for
children and adolescents grew to include a variety of hospital and community based programs. These
expansions included the opening of several Long Term Residential Treatment Programs, as well as a variety of
community- based services, including Family Based Services which is an in-home program. A private academic
school license enhances the treatment services. The school currently serves both students in residence at
Southwood, as well as "Day" students that are approved for specialized education services.
Southwood currently has a thirty-five bed acute inpatient service utilized for crisis stabilization for children and
adolescents. The program utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a treatment model with a strong focus
on family involvement.
Southwood's residential treatment program currently consists of four programs, consisting of 132 beds for boys
ages 6 to 21. These residential programs utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a treatment model and
all require family / legal guardian involvement with the ultimate treatment goal being re-integration back into the
community . The four programs currently offered are: 1) Mental Retardation / Mental Health Dual Diagnosis
(MRDD) RTF located in Bridgeville, Pa., 2) Sexually Maladaptive Behaviors (SMB) RTF located at the main
hospital site in Upper St. Clair, Pa., 3) Psychiatric RTF located outside of Washington, Pa in the town of
Prosperity and 4) A Level II Transitional / Step-down RTF at this same location.
Southwood Hospital is a wholly owned subsidiary of Youth and Family Centered Services, Inc.
Mission Statement
Southwood Psychiatric Hospital is dedicated to providing quality health, education and assisted living services to troubled children and adolescents.
Our vision includes planning and thoughtful provision of high quality care and educational services in a manner
that promotes the mental health of patients, families and communities we serve. We believe in responsiveness to
patient, employee and organizational needs and maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity. We
are committed to quality and effectiveness for the populations we serve.
Populations Served
Southwood is proud to serve all children and adolescents 4-18 (boys and girls with psychiatric disorders).
Types of Services
- Acute inpatient for child and adolescent care (boys and girls age 4-18)
- Residential Treatment (boys ages 6-18)
- MR/DD Residential track (boys 10-21)
- Family Based Services in Fayette, Greene, Beaver, and Westmoreland Counties in PA
- Licensed Private Academic School (main campus and Washington County Campus)
- Educational Prevention Intervention and Consultation School programs throughout the Western Pennsylvania area
- District Justice Program- provides prevention education and intervention services to the offenders and his/her family thereby decreasing the possibility of recidivism.
Accreditation
- Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (Inpatient, Residential, and Family Based)
- Licensed by the Department of Public Welfare in Pennsylvania
- Department of Education Private Academic School License
Employment Opportunities
Southwood Psychiatric Hospital accepts applications for job opportunities for behavioral health Childcare
Specialists and Associates, Case managers, Nurses, Family Intervention Specialists, Teachers, Therapists at
any time. Please call our main telephone number and inquire with our Human Resource Department for current
job availability.
Send E-mail to: Southwood-jobs@yfcs.com |
2575 Boyce Plaza Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
Phone: 412-257-2290
Toll free: 1-888-907-5437
Fax: 412-257-0374
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For a Free Assessment or Admission Information
Call 1-888-907-KIDS
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