Suicide Prevention Expert Witnesses in California

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Suicide prevention expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including mental health counseling, psychiatry, psychology, social work, and school counseling. Some of the most common specialties among suicide prevention expert witnesses also include crisis intervention, substance abuse counseling, trauma therapy, adolescent psychology, and geriatric psychiatry. They can opine on the effects of bullying, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, and societal pressures on suicidal tendencies.

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Suicide Prevention 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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Review Fee $495/hr

This highly-qualified expert has nearly 15 years of experience in the field of psychiatry, specializing in forensic psychiatry, correctional psychiatry, and addiction medicine. He earned his BS in biology from the University of Virginia before earning his MD from Tulane University. He subsequently completed an internship at Georgetown University Hospital, a residency at Johns Hopkins University, and a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at the University of California at Davis. This expert is board-certified in general psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and addiction medicine. He spent 4 years working with San Quentin State Prison, where he developed the prison's first telepsychiatry program and served as both the medical director of the Correctional Treatment Center and a senior psychiatrist supervisor. Additionally, he served as the chief psychiatrist at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility and as both the statewide chief of telepsychiatry and the co-founder of the statewide medication assisted treatment program for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This expert currently serves as the CEO and founder of the forensic division for a psychiatry-focused telemedicine company based in California.

Founder, A Psychiatry-Focused Telemedicine Company

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Tulane University

California

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What Can a Suicide Prevention Expert Witness Opine On?

Crisis Intervention

Immediate support during a crisis situation.

Safety Planning

Creating a detailed plan for safety.

Therapeutic Counseling

Providing emotional support and coping strategies.

Risk Assessment

Evaluating potential risk factors for suicide.

Follow-Up Care

Ongoing support after an initial intervention.

Community Outreach

Engaging the community to raise awareness.

FAQs for Suicide Prevention Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a suicide prevention expert witness in legal proceedings?

A suicide prevention expert witness provides insight into standards of care, risk assessment, and intervention strategies. They can help determine if negligence or malpractice occurred.

What types of cases might require a suicide prevention expert witness?

Cases involving wrongful death claims, institutional liability, medical malpractice, or mental health negligence often require the expertise of a suicide prevention witness.

How can a suicide prevention expert witness contribute to a case involving a correctional facility?

In such cases, the expert can assess whether appropriate measures were taken to prevent self-harm among inmates, including proper screening and monitoring procedures.

Are there subspecialties within the field of suicide prevention that an expert witness may focus on?

Yes, some experts may specialize in areas like adolescent suicide prevention, military veteran suicide prevention, or suicide prevention in correctional facilities.

Why is it important to have a certified professional as a suicide prevention expert witness?

Certified professionals are recognized for their expertise and adherence to ethical standards. Their testimony carries more weight in court due to their specialized knowledge.

How does Expert Institute select its Suicide Prevention 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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