Forensic Mental Health Evaluations
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Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Define forensic mental health evaluation.
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Identify two or more types of forensic mental health evaluations.
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Discuss two ethical considerations when conducting forensic mental health evaluations.
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Discuss two legal considerations when conducting forensic mental health evaluations
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is to increase knowledge about forensic mental health evaluations.
Description
The need for forensic mental health evaluations has increased over the past few decades, as evidenced by the over-representation of people with mental illnesses or substance use disorders in the justice system. The disparity between the number of qualified forensic mental health evaluators and the need has led to delayed adjudication and subsequent lawsuits for violation of due process. This workshop will cover the basic components of forensic mental health evaluations as well as ethical and legal considerations to help mental health care providers increase their knowledge of the practice and better meet society’s mental healthcare needs.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Ekom Essien has been practicing as a professional counselor for over a decade. He has worked in various settings, including hospitals, schools, universities, and private practice. Ekom has spent the last four years specializing in forensic mental health evaluations and teaching in Brenau University’s graduate psychology program as part-time faculty. He serves as the southern regional director for the National Board of Forensic Evaluators and is a doctoral candidate in Mercer University’s Counselor Education and Supervision program. Ekom is currently working on his dissertation on forensic mental health evaluations.
Financially Sponsored By
- South Carolina Counseling Association