August 1983 to May 1987. Psychologist Private Practice 601 Bus. I perform Social Security Disability Determinations, Independent Psychological Exams, and other assessments. Primary emphasis is on civil forensic issues. This position includes court ordered evaluations for competency to proceed to trial, responsibility at time of offense, diagnoses, need for further hospitalization, and diminished capacity.
Offenses range from misdemeanor to capitol cases and involve court testimony and depositions.
This full time position involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, which provides acute psychiatric inpatient care to 31 counties in central Missouri. I work as a primary therapist with an emphasis on psychological assessment, clinical interviewing, individual therapy, family therapy, and psychological consultation. Patients present with a wide range of diagnoses including personality disorders, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia. With completion of licensure my title changed to Psychologist I, without weekly clinical supervision. This part time position requires me to provide additional coverage for the Admissions Officer for Adult Inpatient at an acute care psychiatric hospital, which provides inpatient care to 31 counties in central Missouri.