Northup_Sub_letter.pdf
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This is a subcontractor addition request submitted by Dustin Howard, Psy.D. of Desierto Psychological PLLC to the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). The request seeks approval to add Dr. Kristen Northup as a subcontractor to an existing contract with DES to provide services to the Disability Determination Services Administration (DDSA). The request was submitted on January 17, 2025.
Dr. Northup will perform consultative examinations as an independent contractor, with an estimated workload of 4-6 exams per week. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2021) and has maintained a license as a clinical psychologist since March 2023. Dr. Northup will be required to travel as needed for DDSA operations. Quality assurance protocols include a one-day shadowing period where she will observe current physicians and review their reports, followed by a day where a current physician shadows her evaluations. This process will continue until her performance is deemed satisfactory, after which random report selections will be conducted for ongoing review.
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Arizona Department of Economic Security 1789 West Jefferson Phoenix, AZ 85007
Dear Sir/Madam:
I am requesting that Dr. Kristen Northup be added as a subcontractor to my contract with the Department of Economic Security to assist in providing Services to Disability Determination Services Administration (DDSA).
Dr. Northup earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2021 and has continued to work in the field since that time. She has been a licensed clinical psychologist since March 2023. I have attached a curriculum vitae and license for your reference. Her contact information is included in her CV.
Dr. Northup will be working as an independent contractor. As a subcontractor, Dr. Northup will be performing consultative examinations. It is estimated that Dr. Northup will be performing between 4-6 exams per week, each week. She is also planning to travel, as needed by DDSA.
Dr. Northup will shadow our current doctors and review reports for the first day. On her second day the same doctor will shadow Dr. Northup during her evaluations. We will continue to do so until she performs in a satisfactory manner. Afterwards, we will continue to randomly select reports completed by Dr. Northup for review.
Thank you, Dustin Howard, Psy.D Date Desierto Psychological PLLC
Dustin Howard 01/17/2025
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