By: Kenneth P. Drude, Ph.D.

If you have an interest in telepsychology and developing competencies to practice telepsychology, the article “An Interprofessional Framework for Telebehavioral Health Competencies” published in the Journal for Technology in Behavioral Science by Springer is recommended. It is available for free and can be downloaded at  https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2Fs41347-018-0046-6.pdf  The article describes a framework using three competency levels (i.e., Novice, Proficient and Authority) and seven telebehavioral health competency domains: 1) Clinical Evaluation & Care; 2) Virtual Environment & Telepresence; 3) Technology; 4) Legal & Regulatory Issues; 5) Evidence-Based & Ethical Practice; 6) Mobile Health and Apps; and 7) Telepractice Development. Each of the three competency levels are categorized into discrete behavioral objectives, which are then distinguished by measurable behavioral practices. The framework can be used to do a self-assessment of knowledge and skills about telepractice and to identify areas for further education and training.

Assistant Professor

WSU-SOPP is seeking outstanding candidates for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank to start as early as July 1, 2018.  This position is a renewable annual contract, pending funding.  The incumbent will teach and provide clinical supervision to doctoral-level students in our APA-accredited doctoral (Psy.D.) program in Clinical Psychology, mentor/advise graduate students, direct doctoral dissertations, provide service to the doctoral program and university, engage in scholarship, and conduct clinical practice in the faculty practice plan.  Required: A doctorate in clinical psychology or a related field from an APA-accredited program. Must be licensed in Ohio as a psychologist within three months of hire.  Must have experience providing evidence-based interventions and have excellent oral and written communication skills. For information on additional requirements and to apply, go to http://jobs.wright.edu/postings/12797. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  For more details about our program, visit SOPP’s website at http://psychology.wright.edu/. Wright State University: AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability.

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Psychologist or LPCC-S at UD Counseling Center

The University of Dayton Counseling Center is seeking a psychologist or LPCC-S.  The primary purpose of this position is to provide individual and group therapy to University of Dayton (UD) students. Additional services include outreach programming, consultation for the UD community, crisis intervention (daily and after hours), and clinical supervision to students in master’s and doctoral programs in Counseling and Clinical Psychology. The position is full time, Monday- Friday, 35 hours per week, generally 8:30am-4:30pm. Full benefits are provided and the incoming clinician is able to choose between a 10-12 month yearly contract.  If interested please apply at https://jobs.udayton.edu/postings/25824, application deadline is 4/23/18.

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NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST Opportunity in SW OHIO

Atrium Medical Center is seeking a neuropsychologist to join the team on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Center.   Our program is Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accredited and offers physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapies.  Our facility includes private rooms, a large family-style living area, dining and recreational areas and two independent living apartments which our patients, their families and significant others enjoy socializing and practicing activities.

Opportunity

Full or part-time position for neuropsychologist on an 18-bed inpatient Neurorehabilitation unit at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, Ohio.  AMC is one of 3 hospitals in the Premier Health system based in Dayton, Ohio.  An experienced, PT psychometrist would be available to work with the psychologist.

Job Qualifications/Education/Experience Requirements:

* Valid Ohio license from the Board of Psychology

* Ph.D or Psy.D from an APA accredited doctoral and internship program

* Ability to administer, score, and interpret cognitive and personality testing.  Knowledge of which psychological tests would answer a physician referral question.

 Desirable skills:

* Experience with a geriatric population and mental disorders in older adults

* Knowledge of neuroanatomy and brain function

* Ability to work as part of a treatment team

* Ability to communicate information to patients and family in an understandable way

Conveniently located with easy access to Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and the Dayton International Airport.  Amenities include major and minor league baseball, professional football, museums, symphonies, several theater options including the Schuster Performing Arts Center, numerous dining and shopping opportunities, and excellent educational and housing options.

Interested candidates, please contact Carol Bidwell, Senior Physician Recruiter

chbidwell@premierhealth.com

513-974-4778

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Psychologist

Cordell & Associates seeking a licensed clinical psychologist to work with adults and some adolescents in our busy clinical group practice in Dayton, Ohio.  Children are also seen here so we offer the opportunity to work with clients across the lifespan. Our clinical staff is strongly supportive of one another, and we have close working relationships with Dayton Children’s Medical Center and Wright State University. If there is an interest, opportunities also exist to supervise postdoctoral residents. Flexible hours/ full-time preferred/ part-time may be considered. If interested, please contact Jonathan M. Cleveland, Ph.D. at cleveljn@ucmail.uc.edu or call (937) 276-3356 for more information.

Frederick Peterson, Psy.D. retired from the Veterans Administration in December 2017. He co-authored a book The Gender Revolution and New Sexual Health. published by Cognella Academic Press this year. He is expanding his private practice in sexual health, family-centered perinatal education, and forensic psychology by establishing the Ohio Institute of Sexual Health (see ad in this newsletter).

James Daniel Barna, Ph.D. published a brief article in the December 2017 OPA Review titled “To Apologize is Good Practice” about the Ohio “apology” statute in Ohio Revised Code 2317.42.  Dr Barna also presented a lecture March 14, 2018 to the WSU SOPP forensic emphasis faculty and students about establishing and maintaining a solo private practice forensic clinical psychology practice.

Kenneth Drude, Ph.D. did a presentation “Telepsychology Practices” at the WSU SOPP Ellis Institute with SOPP psychology interns on March 21, 2018 and a workshop, “Best Practices in Using Technology in Mental Health Treatment”, for the Toledo Area Academy of Professional Psychology on March 16, 2018.

Dene Berman, Ph.D. is planning his retirement and is sharing the following about what steps he is taking in this process:

• I will keep my malpractice insurance since I plan to do other psychology-related activities.
• At the point that I am no longer practicing at all, I will get a tail for my insurance.
• I will keep my Ohio license active.
• I will continue to see long-term patients, or refer them to someone else’s practice
• I will notify current patients, in writing, that I will be closing my private practice, with a date specified
• I will keep my website open, with a notice that says that I will not be accepting new patients
• The website has instructions for how patients can obtain a copy of their records. http://www. lifespancounseling.org/
• I will keep all records in compliance with Ohio psychology laws, which take precedence over APA standards.”

To view slides from the February 24, 2017 DAPA Workshop by Ken Drude, Ph.D visit https://app.box.com/s/dr5n8qryw158bwwnms546y3y830xc8xp

Reviewed by Kenneth P. Drude, Ph.D.

Providing mental health services using technology is rapidly being recognized as a legitimate way to provide mental health services. The authors of this book successfully provide readers with a clear, concise, and informative “…how to guide for conducting competent, ethical, and evidence-based TMH [Telemental Health]” that is useful for both new or experienced telepractitioners.  They repeatedly emphasize the importance of knowing the applicable state and federal laws, professional standards and guidelines as well as obtaining the necessary knowledge and skills when preparing for and doing telepractice. The book is inclusive of all forms of technology but focuses primarily upon the use of video-based technologies since it is the predominant form used in telepractice. For new practitioners, it provides a planning process and guide for developing a telepractice.  For both new and experienced telepractitioners, it provides a comprehensive checklist to self-monitor compliance with the continuing to evolve laws, standards and guidelines for telepractice.

Although the authors are psychologists, the book is written for use by all mental health professions.  They identify and reference a number of current telemental health standards and guidelines adopted by different mental health professional organizations.  Two major examples are the American Psychological Association (2013), Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology 

and the American Telemedicine Association (2009), Practice Guidelines for Videoconferencing-Based Telemental Health.

The book is relatively short (154 pages) and organized in 10 easy-to- read chapters, starting with a review of the types, advantages and benefits of different technologies.   Readers are walked through the basics about what practitioners need to know and consider before offering telemental health services.  The authors give an overview of the major ethical and legal issues to consider.  They point out that it is critical to be well-informed about state licensing laws and regulations that vary from state to state as well other relevant state and federal laws (e.g. HIPAA).  Each of the mental health professions has standards and guidelines relevant to telemental health practice although some are more comprehensive than others.  Some are interdisciplinary (ATA, 2009) and provide important guidance that ought to be considered.

Some of the major issues included in telemental health standards and guidelines are elaborated upon and illustrated in the book.  Issues about informed consent, planning for emergencies, confidentiality, online assessment and telesupervision are examples.  A separate chapter about working with diverse populations and the need for cultural competency is also included.

This book is especially useful in providing a framework for learning what one needs to know and do (e.g. what training to obtain) and how to prepare for telemental health practice. Even if a practitioner infrequently uses telecommunications for providing services or communicating with clients, this book is an excellent resource since many of the requirements and issues it covers apply.

*Excerpted from a review to be published in a future issue of The National Psychologist.