Research Psychiatric Center
Chantel B. possesses extensive experience in social work and community engagement, having held multiple positions since 2014. Currently serving as a Psych Social Work Intern at Research Psychiatric Center since August 2018, Chantel engages with clients using skills such as reflective listening and empathy. As a Social Work Advocacy Volunteer at NAACP since January 2018 and a former Social Work Intern at Shepherd Center, Chantel exhibits a commitment to advocacy and case management. Previous roles include supervising student staff at Swinney Recreation Center, participating in crisis intervention for young adults with disabilities at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and conducting research on mental illness in children at Saint Luke's Health System - Crittenton Children's Center. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Social Work and a Bachelor of Health Science, both from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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