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Review Fee $150/hrDeposition Fee $225/hrCourt Fee $750/hrThis highly qualified expert received her BA in Psychology and her MS in Clinical Social Work from the University of Texas-Pan American. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and she is a certified Family Trauma Professional, Suicide Prevention Counselor and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). This expert previously worked as Supervisor II for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Here, she led and supervised a unit of caseworkers responsible for providing adult protective services to victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. She provided case management supervision and interacted routinely with the Texas Department of Family Services' clients, organizations' representatives, and the public. This expert then went on to work as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and as Executive Director of the Family Crisis Center of the Rio Grande Valley. She managed and lead the social services agency and provided individual and group mental health therapy and case management supervision. This expert is currently an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at two universities in Texas and she is a Psychotherapist at a women's emotional wellness center.
International Social Worker, Various countries
Master of Science (MS), University of Texas-Pan American
Mcallen,
Texas
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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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