Frequently asked questions

A multidisciplinary psychiatric practice brings together several different types of mental health care providers all in one spot to collaborate on the care of UBHC patients. Our patients benefit from having access to our team of physicians and nurse practitioners who can provide services from counseling to medication management, along with the services of a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed professional counselor to provide the treatment that’s best for each patient’s situation in a prompt, convenient way. 

Yes, MDs, DNPs, and NPs can all write prescriptions for medications.  NPs and DNPs may NOT write prescriptions for Schedule I and II Controlled Substances such as fentanyl or oxycodone.

Yes, MDs, DNPs, NPs, Psychologists, LCSWs, and LPCs are licensed to provide individual, crisis, family and group psychotherapy and counseling.

Texas Law requires that each NP have a “Supervising Physician” that delegates prescriptive authority.  The Physician and NP meet regularly to review cases.  All of our providers collaborate on the care of UBHC patients. The MDs are always available for immediate consultation.

Yes, we administer the LAIs Invega Sustenna, Invega Trinza, Abilify Maintena, and Aristada at our clinic. You may also receive your injection at your pharmacy if they provide that service.

As we manage medications for existing patients, we attempt to manage anxiety symptoms with non-habit forming medications following the American Psychiatric Association Guidelines.  

We attempt to manage Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) symptoms with non-controlled substance medications.