Responding to Concerns about the Work of Other Professionals in Forensic Practice

3.5 Hours | 3.5 CEs

This on-demand professional training program on Responding to Concerns about the Work of Other Professionals in Forensic Practice is presented by Randy Otto, Ph.D., ABPP.

This program covers how psychologists can address concerns they have about the work of other professionals in adversarial proceedings. First reviewed are fundamental principles that should guide psychologists when commenting on the assessment work of other professionals. Next discussed are four different roles, associated activities, and responsibilities that may shape how psychologists approach this matter. Finally, the ethical obligations psychologists have to address the problematic work of other professionals are discussed, as are various ways that these responsibilities may be discharged. Case vignettes and audience surveys are used to facilitate discussion of principles and specific applications.

This training is applicable to professionals practicing in civil and criminal forensic mental health assessment, forensic inpatient, human resources social services, community settings, and those who work at the intersection of clinical psychology and law. This training program is for beginner, intermediate, and advanced-level clinicians.