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This expert has considerable experience in organizational compliance oversight for mental health facilities. She earned her B.A. in Criminal Justice and her Master's in Health Administration from Saginaw Valley State University. The expert is a credentialed LBSW and QMHP and QIDP in the state of Michigan, here she worked in the mental health field for 12 years. Most recently, she was a Support Coordinator and Recipient Rights Advisor/Investigator for the Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority until 2015. The expert now works in Florida as a Regulatory Compliance Leader for a large medical center.
Regulatory Quality Compliance Leader, A Medical Center in Florida
Master of Science (MS), Saginaw Valley State University
Clearwater,
Florida
This highly qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of clinical social work. She earned her BA in sociology and MEd from Rutgers University and her MSW in clinical social work from Florida International University. She then completed her PsyD in clinical psychology with a child psychology concentration at Carlos Albizu University before completing an internship at Treasure Coast Evaluation and Treatment Center. This expert is certified as a Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator and is a licensed psychologist and clinical social worker. She formerly served as a child protective investigator with the Florida Department of Children and Families, as the director of the adult intensive outpatient program at the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County, and as a psychologist at the Palm Beach County Main Detention Center. Currently, this expert serves as a psychologist and licensed clinical social worker at a private practice in Florida.
Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker, A private practice in FL
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Carlos Albizu University
West Palm Beach,
Florida
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What Can a Social Worker Expert Witness Opine On?
Client Assessment
Evaluate client needs and strengths.
Case Management
Coordinate services for clients effectively.
Crisis Intervention
Provide immediate support in emergencies.
Counseling Sessions
Facilitate therapeutic conversations and support.
Advocacy
Represent client interests in various settings.
Resource Referral
Connect clients to community resources.
FAQs for Social Worker Expert Witnesses
What is a social worker expert witness?
A social worker expert witness is a licensed social worker who provides professional opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing records, assessing clients, writing reports, and testifying to clarify social and family issues.
In what case types can a social worker expert witness provide valuable insights?
A social worker expert witness provides valuable insights in child custody, abuse and neglect, foster care, termination of parental rights, mental health, domestic violence, and dependency cases.
How do you evaluate the qualifications of a social worker expert witness?
Evaluate a social worker expert witness by reviewing their licenses, advanced degrees, clinical and forensic experience, specialized training, publications, and prior courtroom testimony.
How can a social worker expert witness support damages assessment?
A social worker expert witness supports damages assessment by evaluating psychosocial harm, treatment needs, and long-term impacts on the plaintiff’s daily life and functioning.
What records does a social worker expert witness typically require for review?
A social worker expert witness typically reviews medical, mental health, school, CPS, law enforcement, court, and case management records relevant to the client’s history.
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