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The Future of Tele Assessments: A discussion
Following the public health emergency in mid 2020, there were state-wide “stay at home” orders in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. This led to drastic changes in the implementation and practice of psychological services as a whole, along with concerns as to how assessments could be done practically. While some practitioners discontinued evaluations for various reasons, the future of assessments is aligned with the ability of administration through teleconference platforms. Various test publishers already had some assessments available on web-based portals or through computer administration, but not all tests that psychologists use throughout the country are available. There were concerns on test security and administration, along with best practices on how to conduct more specialized forms of evaluations (e.g. forensic, neuropsychological). This discussion will highlight and address the concerns on the future of psychological assessments done on a teleconference platform.
Objectives
Objective #1 Based on the content of this program, participants will be able to describe the major case law, statute, and regulation associated with tele-practice.Objective #2 Based on the content of this program, participants will be able to identify one method of proctoring an assessment.
Objective #3 Based on the content of this program, participants will be able to describe an adjustment to standard psychological batteries that can accommodate a teleconference administration.
Dr. John Delatorre
John Delatorre, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist in Arizona and Texas. He earned his doctorate from Midwestern University – Glendale, an APA accredited program. He has Master’s degrees from Midwestern University – Glendale and Texas A&M- Corpus Christi. Dr. Delatorre completed his doctoral internship at a crisis stabilization unit and completed advanced training in forensic psychology. Dr. Delatorre provides therapy and assessment for a variety of concerns, including providing interventions to the severely mentally ill, individuals with significant trauma histories, and crisis interventions/de-escalation. He has training and experience in various assessments including: general psychological, risk/threat assessments, competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility, psychosexual evaluations, police and public safety, and immigration evaluations. Dr. Delatorre has presented on multiple topics in the community and at conferences and is available to provide training. He is a psychological analyst for television news and court shows. He also works in the community providing Psychological First Aid as a disaster mental health volunteer with the American Red Cross and is a certified clinical traumatologist.
Dr. Jennifer Rockett
Licensed Psychologist with expertise in forensic psychological evaluation and consultation related to severe and persistent mental illness. Expertise in assessing competency to stand trial, sanity (NGRI), diminished capacity and mitigation, and violence risk (including sexual violence). Clinical service provision includes the assessment and diagnosis of mental health issues and treatment through counseling. Clinical are areas of interest are trauma, anxiety, and OCD. Licensed in New York, New Mexico, and Texas and APIT Mobility Licensure (Telehealth across various states)
