Research Psychiatric Center
Melanie Southworth Crapisi is an experienced Occupational Therapist with a diverse background in various settings, currently serving at Ability KC since May 2023 and Kansas City Public Schools since August 2021. Prior experience includes Occupational Therapist roles at Research Psychiatric and Sherwood Autism Center, along with Direct Support Professional responsibilities at Side By Side II, Inc. Melanie has also completed multiple internships, including positions at Saint Luke's Health System and Research Medical Center during graduate studies. Melanie holds a Master of Occupational Therapy from Rockhurst University and is pursuing a Post-Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy at the University of Kansas Medical Center, building on a foundation of a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Avila University.
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