JJC Track

The UTHealth-HCPC-Harris County Juvenile Probation Sub-Acute Unit is designed to provide intensive treatment and stabilization to primarily pre- and, on occasion, post- adjudicated adolescents showing signs of persistent psychiatric symptoms. The sub-acute unit has a 21-bed capacity and admits adolescents between the ages of 12-17 years.

The treatment team works closely with HCJPD to help with medication management, treatment planning, intensive therapy, transition planning, and case management. Patients receive a multitude of therapeutic interventions based on clinical need such as; individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, recreational therapy, and substance abuse intervention. Commonly represented psychological disturbances include Trauma- and-Stressor-Related Disorders psychotic-spectrum symptoms and disorders, Mood Disorders (e.g., Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder), Substance Use Disorders, Cognitive Disorders, Conduct Disorders, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. This program is based on a behavioral management system and there is no set length of stay; however, adolescents typically stay for a duration of 1-3 months.

• Brief Individual Intervention – Students may provide individual therapy and brief intervention to adolescent patients dealing with a multitude of presenting issues (4 patients per week, minimum)
• Group Therapy – Students may co-facilitate cognitive-behavioral therapy groups, including psychoeducation and dialectical behavior therapy groups
• Family Therapy – Students may co-facilitate family therapy sessions with patients and caregivers when clinically indicated for individual therapy patients