Friday, February 19, 2010
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Columbus Behavioral Center Welcomes Two New Employees

COLUMBUS, Ind. – (Feb. 19, 2010)Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents, a Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) facility, recently added Freda Lawson, as nursing services manager, and Scott Stewart, as shift supervisor, to its staff.

As nursing services manager, Lawson provides the nursing staff with the tools and information they need to maintain an evenly balanced therapeutic environment for residents. Specifically, she coordinates daily nursing practices, assists in supervising mental health technicians and oversees infection control.

Stewart assists with resident supervision and oversees mental health technician training. He also ensures residents have a therapeutic environment conducive to encouragement and productive healing.

“Both Freda and Scott bring a diverse and accomplished background to Columbus Behavioral Center,” said Kelly Ulreich, CEO of Columbus Behavioral Center. “Both will help us continue to provide a balance of therapy and educational activities in a safe, structured setting.”

Lawson joins Columbus Behavioral Center with 32 years of nursing experience, which includes 15 years as a hospice nurse and clinical coordinator. She also served as a licensed practical nurse in an emergency department.

Stewart brings with him exceptional supervisory skills. He has previously served as a juvenile and adult probation officer, as well as a director of group homes for George Junior Republic treatment center in Columbus.

About Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents
Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents provides a safe and therapeutic environment for males and females ages 8 to 18. The center focuses on individualized treatment goals that address their histories of multiple acute-care hospitalizations, substance abuse problems or repeated behavioral health concerns. For more information visit www.columbusbcmediapsi.com

About Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI)
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. offers an extensive continuum of behavioral health programs to critically ill children, adolescents and adults and is the largest operator of owned or leased freestanding psychiatric inpatient facilities with more than 11,000 beds in 32 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. PSI also manages freestanding psychiatric inpatient facilities for government agencies and psychiatric inpatient units within medical/surgical hospitals owned by others. For more information, visit www.mediapsi.com

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