Introduction to Forensic Mental Health Evaluation

Introduction to Forensic Mental Health Evaluation is organized by National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE), Inc.

Start Date: 12 Apr 2022
End Date: 03 Oct 2050

Description:
Whether you want to practice exclusively in the specialty area of forensic mental health, want to do a little bit of it on the side, or are just curious and want to learn more, this training could be a helpful introduction into the field. We will cover various types of forensic specialties, ethical and legal guidelines for practice, options for training and certification, and how to build a forensic practice. We will also dispel common myths about the scope of practice of clinical mental health counseling as it relates to administering and interpreting psychological tests and conducting forensic evaluations. Finally, we will review various resources and options for training and certification.

Learning Objectives:

• Define forensic mental health evaluation as a specialization.
• List and describe the various types of forensic mental health evaluations counselors can specialize in.
• Describe ethical and legal considerations for forensic mental health.
• Identify several resources for training in forensic evaluation.