Psychiatric Medication Management in South Dakota, North Dakota & Iowa
Getting the right medication, at the right dose, is rarely a one-time decision. Our psychiatric team provides ongoing medication management for mental health, in person at six clinics or by secure telehealth across our region.
Understanding medication management
More than a prescription, a plan that grows with you
Medication management is a guided, ongoing partnership between you and a psychiatric provider. Instead of a single prescription and a wave goodbye, it means an evaluation to understand what is really going on, a thoughtful choice of medication when one is appropriate, and regular follow-up to see how you respond and adjust from there.
That ongoing part matters, because every person's brain and body react differently. At MWI Health, your psychiatric medication management is handled by a board-certified psychiatrist and experienced psychiatric nurse practitioners who take the time to get the fit right, and who coordinate with your therapist so the whole plan works together.
We provide medication management for mental health across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa, so you can start close to home or from your own living room by telehealth. No referral is required, and most people are seen without a long wait.
Conditions we prescribe for
What medication management can help with
Medication is one part of a larger plan. When it is the right fit, our providers manage it carefully for a wide range of mental health conditions.
Our approach
How medication management works at MWI Health
Psychiatry and therapy under one roof, coordinated by a team that communicates about your care.
Where to find care
Medication management across our clinics
Psychiatric medication management is available at all six MWI Health locations, plus secure telehealth for patients in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa.
Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Downtown Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Rapid City
Rapid City, SD 57702
Yankton
Yankton, SD 57078
West Des Moines
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm
Fargo
Fargo, ND 58102
Fri, 8:00am–12:00pm
Why MWI Health
A local team built around you
Board-certified psychiatry
Prescribing led by a board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer, with an experienced provider team.
Prompt availability
New patients welcome with no referral needed, so you are not waiting months to be seen.
Care in one place
Therapy and psychiatric prescribing coordinated by one team that talks to each other about your plan.
In-person or telehealth
See us at one of our clinics or from home by secure telehealth across SD, ND, and IA.
Coverage
Insurance accepted
We accept most major plans and verify your benefits before your first visit.
Good to know
Medication management questions, answered
Medication management is an ongoing partnership between you and a psychiatric provider who evaluates your symptoms, prescribes the right medication when it is appropriate, and monitors and adjusts it over time. It is far more than writing a prescription. The goal is a plan that fits how your body and mind actually respond.
Your medications are managed by our psychiatric team, led by a board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer and supported by experienced psychiatric nurse practitioners. They coordinate with your therapist so your whole plan works together.
We provide medication management for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, and other mood and anxiety conditions. Care always starts with an evaluation so any medication is matched to an accurate diagnosis.
No. Medication is one option among several, not a requirement. Our providers recommend it only when it is likely to help, explain the benefits and possible side effects, and can combine it with therapy or use therapy alone based on what is right for you.
No referral is needed. You can request an appointment directly and we will help you get scheduled, often without a long wait.
Many new patients are seen without a long wait. Request an appointment and we will help you get scheduled at the location or telehealth option that works best for you.
Yes. We offer secure video visits for medication management for patients located in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa, so you can meet with your provider from home.
We accept most major insurance plans and verify your benefits before your first visit.
Medically reviewed
Reviewed by Clay J. Pavlis, MD
Board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer of MWI Health.
In a crisis
If you need help now
Medication management is ongoing care, not emergency care. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, reach out to one of these free resources right away. If you are already an MWI Health patient, you can also contact your provider's office during business hours.
- Call or text 988988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 anywhere in the US
- Text HOME to 741741Crisis Text Line, free 24/7 support by text message
- Call 911For a medical emergency or immediate danger to yourself or others
- Call 1-800-662-4357SAMHSA National Helpline for mental health and substance use, 24/7
Find a medication plan that fits your life
Our team is accepting new patients across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa, in person and by telehealth. No referral needed.