OnTrack: The Champlain First Episode Psychosis Program

Team

When you enroll in our program, you are assigned a primary clinician (a nurse or social worker) who will work with you and your family and friends to coordinate your care, support you and link you with community resources to get your life back on track. The core treatment team includes you, your family, a doctor and the primary clinician.

In some cases, treatments might also include working with one or more of the following:

• A dietician: A professional who can advise you on food, diet and nutrition.
• A neuropsychologist: A specialized psychologist who helps people who have difficulty in thinking, planning and memory.
• An occupational therapist: A health professional who specializes in helping people return to work, school or home life following an illness or injury.
• A psychiatrist: A medical doctor specially trained in understanding and treating mental illnesses such as psychosis.
• A psychologist: A professional who helps complete specialized testing and provides certain types of therapy.
• A recreational therapist: A therapist who provides structure and assistance in helping people to re-engage in meaningful leisure activities)
• A registered nurse: A nurse who provides specialized care in helping people recover from illness and prevent complications related to an illness.
• A registered social worker: A master’s-trained social worker who specializes in working with families and linking them with resources.

Other members of the team include:

• Administrative staff.
• Research staff.
• Students and residents completing specialty training while under supervision.