Who may make a referral?
The practice is designed for appropriate professional referral sources, including courts, attorneys, agencies, and systems of care. The appropriate referral pathway depends on the requested service and authority for the work.
How do I know whether a request is a fit?
Begin with a focused, non-confidential inquiry. The practice will consider the referral question, role, scope, potential conflicts, qualifications, jurisdiction, records, timing, and current capacity before accepting an engagement.
Does the practice provide pre-employment psychological evaluations?
Yes. The practice considers job-related evaluations for public-safety candidates, law-enforcement applicants, correctional personnel, and general employees. Acceptance depends on the position, referral authority, applicable standards, required forms, jurisdiction, timeline, and evaluator fit.
May a Pennsylvania public-safety candidate contact the practice directly?
Yes, when the candidate's hiring agency, academy, or certification process permits candidates to select a Pennsylvania-licensed psychologist. The practice confirms the applicable requirements and required documentation before scheduling. Candidates should not assume that every agency or position follows the same process.
Can I send case records through the website?
No. Please do not use general website communications to send protected health information, clinical records, or sensitive case documents. Secure transfer instructions are provided after fit has been reviewed.
What should a referral question include?
A useful referral question identifies the issue to be evaluated, the intended user of the work product, relevant authority or order, timing needs, known records, required deliverables, and any expectations regarding testimony.
Are reports and opinions confidential?
Confidentiality, privilege, release authority, and report recipients depend on the type of engagement, applicable law, court or agency requirements, and the written engagement terms. These limits are clarified before work begins.
Does the practice provide emergency services or treatment?
No. This website is not an emergency or crisis resource. If there is an immediate safety concern, contact local emergency services or an appropriate crisis resource.