Psychological Testing

Psychological testing is provided at New Oakland Child-Adolescent and Family Center in one of two forms: (1) with a testing psychologist via the Face to Face Day Program; or (2) with a testing psychologist on an individualized prescriptive outpatient basis. In either instance, Psychological testing is prescribed based on medical necessity by the Executive Medical Director, treating psychiatrists or as recommended by the assigned clinical therapist.

In certain instances a child-adolescent will not meet medical criteria for psychological testing/evaluation. If a child-adolescent has been tested within the past year, future testing may be inappropriate based on validity and bias. In these instances, the testing psychologist in conjunction with the treating psychiatrist and/or Executive Medical Director will request any previous testing results for use with future treatment planning.

In all instances the treating psychiatrist and/or the Executive Medical Director works with the psychologist to identify the psychological battery of tests to be completed.

Once testing has been completed, a Psychological Notification form will be provided to you. At that time, you can request to schedule a meeting with the psychologist to review the findings of the testing. Additionally, a copy of the psychological report or at least a preliminary synopsis of the testing findings will be provided to the treating psychiatrist and/or the Executive Medical Director and treating clinician for treatment planning. During review of the testing, you may request a copy of the report if proper authorization is obtained. Thereafter, the testing psychologist will set a formal in-person meet with the client and/or parent/guardian.

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