St. Luke’s Older Adult Behavioral Health Unit has appointed Jillian Kleintop, RN, BS, as patient care manager.

“We are pleased to add Jillian to our management staff,” said Cindi Reade, MS, RN, St. Luke’s University Health Network Director for Behavioral Health Inpatient Services, which marked its third anniversary in February.

“Jillian joined us after graduating from St. Luke’s School of Nursing at Moravian College,” said Reade.

“I have a passion for caring for individuals suffering with mental illness,” Kleintop said.

The unit, located at St. Luke’s University Hospital - Bethlehem, provides specialized inpatient care that addresses the mental health needs of older adults.

Kleintop joins a staff of behavioral health care professionals with specialized training in caring for older adults. The team consists of physicians, nurses, mental health technicians, case managers and activity therapists.

The unit comprises 15 single rooms for individual, group and activity therapies, and family visits. The unit’s design lends itself to a peaceful, quiet and safe home-like setting.

Information: 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537), Info.Link@sluhn.org.