Behavioral Health Services Expert Witnesses in California

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Behavioral Health Services expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including psychology, psychiatry, social work, counseling, and addiction therapy. Some of the most common specialties among Behavioral Health Services expert witnesses include child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, forensic psychology, substance abuse counseling, and trauma therapy. They have provided opinions on the effects of mental health disorders, substance abuse issues, trauma-related conditions, therapeutic interventions, and patient rights within behavioral health services.

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Behavioral Health Services Experts in California

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $300/hr
Court Fee $300/hr

This highly-qualified social worker has more than 20 years of experience in her field, working in various settings such as residential treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence shelters, and outpatient mental health clinics. She earned her BS in social work from Northern Arizona University before earning her MS in social work from the University of Southern California. This expert is a licensed clinical social worker and is active in her field as a member of the International Association of Trauma Professionals. Formerly, she served as a therapist at Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services before working in multiple roles in the psychiatry department of Kaiser Permanente. This expert is currently a social working in private practice in California, where she specializes in several areas related to women's health, including maternal mental health and PTSD.

Social Worker, A private practice in CA

Master of Science (MS), University of Southern California

Woodland Hills,

California

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $650/hr
Court Fee $700/hr

This expert gained his MD from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency in neurology at Brown University. He completed an additional fellowship in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. This expert is board certified in neurology. Currently he is an assistant professor of neurology of a university's memory and aging center and an attending at a neurology clinic.

Assistant Professor, A Medical School in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of South Florida

San Francisco,

California

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FAQs for Behavioral Health Services Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a Behavioral Health Services expert witness?

A Behavioral Health Services expert witness provides specialized knowledge in cases involving mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral disorders. They can offer insights on standard care, treatment plans, and patient outcomes.

In what types of cases might a Behavioral Health Services expert witness be needed?

These experts are often called upon in cases involving medical malpractice, personal injury, disability claims, competency evaluations, custody disputes, and workplace discrimination.

What subspecialties exist within the field of Behavioral Health Services that an expert witness may specialize in?

Subspecialties include child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine, forensic psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and neuropsychiatry among others.

How can a Behavioral Health Services expert witness assist in a case involving substance abuse?

An expert can evaluate treatment protocols, assess the appropriateness of prescribed medications or therapies, and provide opinion on whether standard care was met.

Why is it important to have a Behavioral Health Services expert witness in a mental health malpractice case?

These experts can determine if there was a deviation from accepted standards of care leading to harm. Their testimony can be crucial in establishing liability.

How does Expert Institute select its Behavioral Health Services expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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