7-Attachment B- Scope of Work.docx

Attachment B - Scope of Work MD26-18 Psychological Evaluations Overview The intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to provide psychological evaluations of inmates serving prison terms.

Evaluation Requirements Each evaluation includes, but is not limited to, the following components:

A face-to-face clinical interview with the inmate at the Utah State Prison, Central Utah Correctional Facility, or jail. The purpose is to gather and assess information regarding the offender's past and present, assess risk, and provide recommendations.

As appropriate, evaluations may include Intellectual Assessment/Intelligence tests. These instruments predict verbal and nonverbal intelligence scores as well as an overall score of cognitive ability. The evaluator will use professional judgement to determine the appropriate, psychometrically sound instrument(s). Examples of instruments include: Kaufman Brief Intelligence test (KBIT), Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI), and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WASE).

As appropriate, evaluations may include Achievement Testing. These instruments measure achievement and abilities, specifically focused on verbal and mathematical skills. The evaluator will use professional judgement to determine the appropriate, psychometrically sound instrument(s). Examples of instruments include: Wide Range Achievement Test (WRAT), Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT), and Woodcock Johnson.

As appropriate, evaluations may include Personality Testing. A personality test is a questionnaire or other standardized instrument designed to reveal aspects of an individual’s character or psychological makeup. The evaluator will use professional judgement to determine the appropriate, psychometrically sound instrument(s). Examples of instruments include: Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI), Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), and Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI).

Professional Judgment and Flexibility The Contractor is authorized to determine the most appropriate testing battery for each individual case. In alignment with prevailing forensic standards, the Contractor may, at their discretion:

Select validated psychological and actuarial instruments best suited to the subject’s demographics, language, and cognitive abilities.

Substitute specific tests when a more contemporary or clinically superior instrument is available.

Omit specific assessment components if they are deemed to be clinically redundant, contraindicated, or unlikely to yield relevant data for the Board’s forensic request.

Record Review and Data Integration The State Entity shall provide the Contractor with a comprehensive case file to serve as the foundation for the evaluation. The Contractor is required to review all materials, which may include pre-sentence investigation reports (PSI), parole violation and institutional disciplinary records, law enforcement/police reports, and prior clinical assessments and institutional progress notes.

Consultation Process Prior to the finalization of any psychological evaluation report, the Contractor must consult with designated personnel from both the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) and Community Health Services (CHS). The primary objectives of this collaborative process are:

Behavioral Context: Incorporating UDC insights regarding institutional history and daily adjustment.

Clinical Continuity: Reviewing CHS data on the subject’s mental health trajectory and response to treatment.

Multidisciplinary Synthesis: Ensuring the final report reflects a holistic perspective of the subject’s behavior and future clinical needs.

Report Submission Guidelines Each evaluation shall be submitted in a written report to include:

1. Identifying Information Offender Name, DOB, Age, and Offender Number; Examiner Name; Date, Time, and Duration of Assessment; Date of Evaluation Report.

2. Reason for Referral Reason for referral.

3. Background and History Family history, social history, and medical history (including significant injuries, illness such as those causing neurological impairment, etc.); Psychiatric history/treatment history (prior therapy, medications, hospitalizations, relative diagnosis, etc.); Academic and occupational history; Legal/supervision history (prior charges, convictions, prior times on probation/parole, and prior time incarcerated including in other states); Substance abuse history/treatment history; Non-sexual and/or trauma history; Developmental history (this would include weighing in on Autism Spectrum/Asperger's. Assessment not required just use experience); Offending history (accountability, insight into motivation for offending, choice of victims, awareness of how victims were groomed/manipulated); Other available information.

4. Assessment Findings Provide a clear description or explanation based on the assessment measures used.

5. Risk and Protective Factors Daily living skills/independent living skills risk factors; Protective Factors; Other available information (you may choose to engage in administering a risk assessment instrument but are not required). If an instrument is used it must be evidence-based. (this would include: LS-RNR, VRAG, HARE). Note: The Board (BOPP) will only pay for VRAG and HARE risk instruments if they are ordered by BOPP.

6. Summary Provide a narrative summary of findings with clear explanation drawn from the assessment measures used (not to be confused with recommendations).

7. Recommendations Recommendations shall be listed numerically, bulleted, or alpha (no specific requirement just not in paragraph form). The Board expects a recommendation regarding suitability for parole. This would tie into the Risk and Protective factors previously discussed. Other recommendations would be related to Community Correctional Center placement including Mental Health Support Services (MHSS), aftercare, continued care, and/or mental health treatment vs. substance abuse treatment when warranted. Recommendations should be tied to the referral question made by the Board.

Administrative Requirements Pursuant to court requirements, a copy of the report will be provided to the subject by the Board of Pardons and Parole.

Psychological evaluations are the sole property of the Board of Pardons and Parole.

The evaluator must be a licensed psychologist.

The evaluator cannot be an employee of the Department of Corrections or Correctional Health Services and cannot have previously treated or currently be treating inmates who they would be evaluating, creating a conflict of interest.

The evaluator shall complete the written report, personal interview, and interpretation of testing themselves and cannot defer to a second- or third-party source. Assistance can be obtained for the observation and collection of testing only.

Reports are to be submitted by the due date established by the Board. Evaluators will have 90-120 days to complete the report.

Billing invoices need to be submitted to the Board within two months from the time the finished product is submitted.