Austin Lakes Hospital
Christen Kavanaugh Schulte, BSN, RN, is a seasoned nursing professional specializing in utilization review and psychiatric care, currently serving as a Utilization Review Nurse at Austin Lakes Hospital since June 2018. Previously, Christen held significant roles, including Director of Utilization Management at Austin State Hospital and RN at Austin Travis County Integral Care, where medication-assisted treatment was provided. With extensive experience in psychiatric emergency care at Seton Healthcare Family, outpatient coordination at Sansum Clinic, and various positions at County of Santa Barbara and Cottage Health System, Christen demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention, patient assessment, and team leadership. Christen's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and a Registered Nursing degree from Santa Barbara City College.
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Austin Lakes Hospital
Located in the Pavilion Building at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas, Austin Lakes Hospital offers a continuum of psychiatric services for adults age 18 and up in a confidential, caring environment that promotes crisis resolution, problem-solving skills, social skills and personal growth. Our staff of licensed professionals is dedicated to providing quality adult and senior adult mental health care to the community. We strive to revitalize lives through hope, compassion and innovative care. Our mental health hospital gives residents of Austin and Central Texas a choice when it comes to psychiatric care. Our distinctive inpatient and outpatient services are thoughtfully designed and delivered to adults who seek effective strategies to help them reach healthy, productive lives. From our senior program to our partial hospitalization program (PHP), our inpatient and outpatient services ensure that our community can get the level of care they need. The cornerstone of treatment at Austin Lakes rests on exceptional mental health services and clinical excellence. Our psychiatric hospital offers depression treatment and cares for other mental health issues like trauma, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and more. If you or a loved one is facing substance abuse or addiction issues, we can provide a referral for treatment. Contact us for more information.