In 2025, Bozeman Health will unveil a new 14-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit, completely staffed with dedicated physicians and support personnel. While the inpatient team is ready, the focus now shifts to strengthening the outpatient psychiatry team to provide comprehensive support for patients transitioning from inpatient care.
The weekly schedule will be Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with 36 hours of patient interaction and 4 hours of dedicated administrative time weekly. You can expect to see 8 to 12 patients per day, which can be dependent on the scheduled patient's needs. Currently our outpatient psychiatrist manage 1-hour initial visits and 30-minute follow-ups, ensuring comprehensive care for our patients. In addition to in person visits, our providers have access to see patients, given their circumstance, via telehealth.
At present, overnight call duties are not in place, ensuring a work-life balance. However, as we grow, we expect a possibility of shared on-call responsibilities among providers, primarily as phone support.