FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a psychiatric nurse practitioner?

A psychiatric nurse practitioner is a registered nurse that has an advanced practice degree focused on psychiatric mental health care. They can provide psychiatric care in multiple mental health settings independently depending on the state they live in in the form of psychological assessments, physicals, diagnosis, provide therapy (i.e. meditation, mindfulness training, and or cognitive or dialectal behavioral therapy), and or medication management.

What is Telehealthcare?

Telehealthcare is mental health care provided through a HIPAA-compliant Telehealth platform. You will be able to visibly see your provider online. Before the start of your visit, you will receive a secure link to log in for your appointment from our team. Please log in at least 15 minutes before your visit. If you need assistance please contact us at 240-669-7496. Please ensure that you are in a secure and private location for your visit. If you have any issues logging on please contact us immediately.

What is medication management?

Medication management is a collaborative process where a licensed provider (such as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or psychiatrist) works with you to make sure the medications you take for mental health are safe, effective, and tailored to your unique needs.

The goal of medication management is not just to prescribe medicine, but to partner with you in achieving better mental health and improving quality of life.

Is medication management necessary for my condition?

No, but while not always necessary, medication management can be an essential part of your mental health treatment plan. However, there can be some side effects from the medications you are prescribed. If you are prescribed medications you will meet with your provider at Sector Medical Group regularly to discuss and monitor your symptoms and to ensure the dose you are prescribed is helping you achieve mental health stability.

What types of conditions does Sector Medical Group treat?

Sector Medical Group treat a number of conditions. Some of those condition can include Depression, Anxiety, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Sleep Disorder, Personality Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Bipolar disorder
, and more.

What insurances does Sector Medical Group accept?

Sector Medical Group currently accepts a variety of insurances. Click here to review our in-network insurance companies. Please let us know if you do not see your insurance company listed. We are diligently seeking additional insurance companies on a regular basis.

What if I need to cancel my appointment?

If you need to cancel your appointment, you must do so at least 48 hours prior to your appointment time. If you fail to cancel before this deadline, you may be subjected to a late fee cancellation.

What if I no-show to my scheduled appointment?

We understand things happen but missed an appointments are subjected to a no-show fee. Please make every effort to attend your scheduled appointment or to cancel in a timely manner.

When will my medications get refilled?

During your initial appointment we will confirm your pharmacy of choice. If medication is prescribed, we will send it to your requested pharmacy. Normally, medication is sent in the same day but this can vary depending on patient workload.