Supervision in Forensic Psychology

Forensic psychology is an arena that stresses boundaries, deadlines, and professionalism. The audience for reports is often not the individual who is being assessed as is found in therapeutic evaluations.  The focus of helping people learn to advocate for themselves, to reduce recidivism, and to navigate working with mandated clients is often a challenge for new trainees who come from community mental health training or programs that emphasize advocacy.  This session will aim to provide participants with a discussion of the difference between forensic and traditional therapeutic orientations and how this should be addressed in supervision.

Objectives

• Participants will be able to identify pitfalls when addressing supervision in forensic fields. 

• Participants will be able to list at least three differences between therapeutic and forensic lenses/orientations. 

About the Presenter

Rachyll Dempsey, Psy.D., ABPP, QME  Founder and CEO of Psychological Assessment, Inc., Dr. Dempsey is forensic neuropsychologist; licensed as a psychologist in the states of California, Alaska, and Nevada, as well as being a member of PsyPact allowing her to practice in over 40 states. Further she is Board Certified in Forensic Psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Additionally, she is an Independent Practitioner certified through the California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB) and Qualified Medical Evaluator through the Worker’s Compensation Appeal’s Board (WCAB). An expert witness, Dr. Dempsey has been qualified as an expert in neuropsychology, correctional psychology, forensic psychology, developmental specialist, sex offender specialist, competency, malingering, and assessment expert.  Dr. Dempsey has also taught at UCSF, Saint Mary's College, Alliant International University, as well as been a guest speaker for many conventions and CE events.

PAI is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

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