The IPP program is a flexible family and individual
In Home Services Program
Serving families with children from ages 3-21 years of age.
Serving families in the Northeastern and Northern Wisconsin Area.
Serving children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with emotional issues, behavioral issues, and other mental health concerns.
Serving children and adolescents with multiple concerns.
These concerns may put the children or adolescents at risk for being placed out of the family home.
What is Intensive In Home Psychotherapy?
The
In Home Psychotherapy Program provides intensive mental health
treatment, support and education to children who have a mental health diagnosis and whose
emotional/behavioral problems are more severe or comprehensive than can
ordinarily be managed in an outpatient setting. The children/adolescents
must be having difficulty in at least two settings: school, home, community,
legal.
Services are provided by a team consisting of a state certified Senior Psychotherapist with a Masters in Counseling, Clinical Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy and a Second Team Member with extensive experience working with children and adolescents with mental health and behavioral concerns.
A
variety of therapeutic practices consistent with best practices provided by the Senior Therapist are used in
this program, including but not limited to: behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, play therapy, family systems therapy and
solution focused psychotherapy.
The In Home Psychotherapy Program is
offered as a Medicaid card service and requires a prior authorization process
to be
completed for Medicaid approval before services may begin. Cases are
offered on a case by case approach rather than by counties, but currently
teams are providing services to children/adolescents and their families in Brown, Shawano, Marinette, Winnebago, Outagamie, Manitowoc, Waupaca, Door
County, Oneida and Vilas Counties. Other counties may be added
in the future.
How does the In Home Psychotherapy Program work?
This Program:
Works with the family and child in the home where the immediacy of the concerns can be addressed.
Works with the child or adolescent and the entire family toward improving functioning in the home, school, and community.
Provides parenting support, consultation with school staff, and coordination of care with other treatment providers involved in the child’s and the family’s lives.
Has a positive impact on the child, adolescent and their families.
Provides assessment of the family's and child’s needs and strengths, individual and family therapy sessions, collateral contacts with school and community service providers, and psychiatric consultation as needed.
Provides 6-8 hours of services a week with a family.
Provides services in the home including family sessions, individual sessions, parenting sessions, skill development, and parenting education. Services are based on the unique needs of the child and family.
Reduces the number of out of home placements.
Who We Serve
We have current openings in our program for children who meet the following criteria:
Demographic Factors:
Child is between the ages 3 to 21.
Child has insurance through Medicaid, Badgercare, or a Forward Card.
Mental Health or Behavioral Factors:
Child has a significant mental health or behavioral problem. Diagnoses and behaviors often treated by the in home psychotherapy program include: ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorder, disruptive behaviors, oppositional behaviors.
Child is experiencing difficulties in one or more of the following areas: family relationships, peer relationships, involvement with the legal system, school, impulse control, self care.
Child may also be experiencing violent or suicidal behavior.
Commitment and Motivational Factors:
Family must be willing to be available for in home intervention by a team 2-8 hours per week.
Family members will commit to services for 3 to 12 months, depending on need.
Family participation is vital to the success of the in home program.
Session time will include some family therapy as well as individual therapy with the child or adolescent, skill building, parent education and parent support.
If you or someone you know has a child who meets these factors,
Contact our offices to make a referral. We would like to help.
IPP Program Manager Kristen Schuch, MS, LPC Phone: (920) 497–6161 ext 160
IPP Psychotherapists
Christopher Buckman, MS
Linda Carmody, MS
Cynthia "Cindy" Connolly, MSW, LCSW
Barbara Meyer, MSW, LCSW
Kirk Rattray, MSW
Virginia Schroeder, MS
Frank Teller, MSW, ACSW
Brooke Dey
Christopher Giese
Bao Senkghammee
Angie Gurlik
IPP Second Team Members
Heidi Destree, MS
Vanessa Friemuth, MS
Nick Kehler, BS
Alice Kohlmann, BA
Lisa Helbling, MS
Nicole Huss, MS
Kari Matejowec, MS
Laura Tongchiaxyooj, MS
Kara Wilkens, MS
IPP Psychotherapists of the North
Jennifer Alward, MS
IPP Second Team Members of the North Kathy Huebener, MS
