Exhibit K Psychological Assessment Behavioral Indicators.pdf

EXHIBIT K

State of Arizona

Department of Child Safety

Office of Procurement

3003 N. Central St, 20th Fl.

Phoenix, AZ 85012

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT BEHAVIORAL

INDICATORS

7/2/13

A. Interview: A basic psychological evaluation may be utilized to assess the nature of the problem(s) that brings the child and family to the referring Department’s attention, to assist in identifying treatment needs, and to help determine what services might best be utilized to address the child’s and/or family’s problems. This level of assessment may also be utilized to help determine and evaluate the child’s and/or family’s perception of problem areas and to identify areas where they want to receive help.

B. Interview(s) and Limited Testing: A more in-depth psychological evaluation (including limited testing) may be desirable when parents and/or children:

1. Display evidence of dysfunction which could include symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, aggressiveness toward others, disruption of school or work performance, poor social or interpersonal relationships, substance abuse or other forms of self abuse, (e.g., threats of suicide, running away, etc.).

2. Exhibit deviant physical characteristics or functions such as problems in balance, gait, speech, or hand-eye coordination. In addition, this level would be appropriate when children appear developmentally delayed.

3. Have been sexually abused or sexually abusing others.

C. Interview(s) and Comprehensive Testing: An in-depth psychological evaluation which includes comprehensive (projective and intelligence) testing may be necessary when parents and/or children:

1. Display evidence of severe maladjustment and dysfunction which may be demonstrated by more serious manifestation of the symptoms described in 2 above.

2. Exhibit behaviors which are extremely in appropriate for the situation or their age, including bizarre behaviors (e.g., delusions, hallucinations, or inadequate relationships with reality) or social withdrawal.

The case manager and the psychologist may determine what additional individually administered tests consistent with American Psychological Association Ethics, are necessary. All reports should include the standard DSM V diagnosis for Axis 1 through 5. The psychologist has 10 working days to submit the written report but should be able to give staff a verbal report soon after completing the testing.