Research Psychiatric Center
Abbey O'Neil is an experienced occupational therapist with a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Kansas Medical Center. Currently serving as a Community Occupational Therapist at Truman Medical Centers since July 2017, Abbey also works as a Recreational Therapist on a PRN basis at Research Psychiatric Center. With a strong background in developing interventions for individuals with severe mental illnesses, Abbey has facilitated various therapeutic activities, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and assisted clients in achieving independence through tailored programs. Abbey's previous roles include personal care attendant positions and successful fieldwork experiences that emphasized client-centered care and evidence-based practice.
Research Psychiatric Center
Research Psychiatric Center offers a complete range of acute inpatient, day treatment and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. In our 125 bed facility, we treat adolescents, adults and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and licensed professional counselors, all with special training to care for people with emotional or behavioral disorders. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and from the State of Missouri. All hospital-based services include full psychiatric, psychosocial and medical evaluations. Research Psychiatric Center is proud to be one of the leading providers of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in the region. It is modernized and provided by a team of professionals that includes a psychiatrist, an anesthesiologist, and a nurse. Determined to provide our nation’s heroes with the care they deserve, Research Psychiatric Center has a program that allows service members to reside on their own dedicated unit. The STAR Unit offers a specialized program for Stress, Trauma, Addictions and Recovery. Our average length of stay is 28 days, and we are proud to offer around-the-clock contact with appropriate military staff to ensure a seamless transition back to duty. Call (816) 235-8162 to reach our Behavioral Health Crisis Line for admissions, psychiatric evaluations, or to speak to someone about emotional or mental distress. Research Psychiatric Center 2323 East 63rd Street Kansas City, MO 64130