The work of the psychologist in CAPS against the demand for psychotherapy

Abstract

Introduction: In view of the current social situation, there is a need for reformulation in health care, especially when it comes to public health. Objective: The objective of this work is to collect data on the role of the psychologist (a) in the Psychosocial Care Profile Centers (CAPS) in the face of the demand for psychotherapy from users who escape the proposal of the device, that is, non-psychiatric patients. And Methods and Methods: The methodology adopted was the technique of content analysis with a descriptive and qualitative character, presenting as a sample participants, which relevant materials in the Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS). Results: Based on participant observation and content analysis of the interviews, therapy was identified in the presence of an individual demand, which in turn, has been received by professionals as a screening step, for the CAPS profile, followed by referral. Conclusion: Thus, from the observation and analysis analysis, it was possible to know the functioning of the Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS), as well as the work of the psychology professional in that device.