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This highly qualified expert has over 40 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities as an administrator of health, education, and human services agencies. He earned his BS and MS in special education from Arkansas State University and a PhD in psychology and special education from St. Louis University. He is active in his field as a member of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and has published 15 articles and presented across the nation on performance management for residential centers serving individuals with disabilities. He formerly served as the director of special education at multiple state hospitals and the CEO of a community-based residential program for persons with developmental disabilities. Currently, this expert is an associate professor at a university in Arizona.
Associate Professor, A university in AZ
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), St. Louis University
Shreveport,
Louisiana
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Psychotherapy
Talk therapy for emotional and mental health.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Focuses on changing negative thought patterns.
Medication Management
Prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications.
Group Therapy
Facilitated sessions with multiple participants.
Crisis Intervention
Immediate support during mental health emergencies.
Psychoeducation
Teaching about mental health conditions and treatments.
FAQs for Behavioral Health Services Expert Witnesses
What is a behavioral health services expert witness?
A behavioral health services expert witness is a mental health professional who explains standards of care and treatment practices in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, offering opinions, testifying, and clarifying complex behavioral health issues.
In what case types might the expertise of a Behavioral Health Services expert witness be beneficial?
A Behavioral Health Services expert witness is beneficial in malpractice, standard-of-care, suicide risk, wrongful death, abuse/neglect, disability, employment, and criminal competency cases.
How can a Behavioral Health Services expert witness evaluate treatment decision-making?
A Behavioral Health Services expert witness evaluates treatment decision-making by reviewing records, clinical standards, risk assessments, and provider rationale for each care choice.
What qualifications should a Behavioral Health Services expert witness possess for testimony?
A Behavioral Health Services expert witness should hold advanced clinical credentials, licensure, and substantial, recent experience in behavioral health assessment, treatment, and standards of care.
How does a Behavioral Health Services expert witness assess standards of clinical care?
A Behavioral Health Services expert witness assesses standards of clinical care by reviewing records, policies, clinician actions, and outcomes against accepted professional guidelines.
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