The Behavioral Services Unit (BSU) is composed of clinical treatment staff with a minimum of master’s level of training in social work, psychology, and counseling. The BSU is responsible for:
- Providing mental health, aggression management, sex offender, and substance abuse treatment services both individually and in group settings
- Implementing clinical treatment programs that are evidence-based or informed
- Providing family therapy to residents and their families
- Providing psychological evaluations of residents
- Developing treatment plans in accordance with residents’ needs
- Conducting assessments to determine residents' existing mental health needs and exit risk assessment evaluations to aid in determining transition needs relative to a successful reentry to the community
