The Florida Program for Behavioral Health Improvements and Solutions is one of several hubs throughout Florida to participate in a telepsychiatry initiative to improve access to behavioral health, assist with care coordination and skill building for pediatricians and staff.
What is the wait time for a telepsychiatry appointment?
The average wait time for schedule telepsychiatry appointments is 48 hours.
Who provides telepsychiatry services?
Board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists at USF-Health provide the telepsychiatry services. Meet our psychiatrists.
Who maintains management of the patient?
The pediatric provider maintains management of the patient and conducts the telepsychiatry appointments in his/her office. This includes prescribing of medications and billing insurance for telepsychiatry and subsequent visits.
What ages are eligible for telepsychiatry or care coordination?
Telepsychiatry is available to all children/adolescents ages 0-21 years old regardless of insurance carrier.
Are follow up telepsychiatry appointments available?
Yes, the USF BHH offers ongoing telepsychiatry services.
How do I set up a telepsychiatry appointment with the USF BHH?
After a pediatric provider identifies a child/adolescent in need of telepsychiatry services, a USF BHH referral packet and a copy of the patient’s most recent office notes will need to be completed and sent securely to our care coordinator. To schedule an appointment, contact Adrianna Delgado at adriannadelgado@usf.edu.
Pediatric providers can also call the Florida Behavioral Health Collaborative Pediatric Hotline at 1-866-487-9507 to discuss the presentation of symptoms and treatment options. More information about the Hotline.