The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hiring has been hard lately, y’all! I’ve heard from so many practice owners around the country that they’re having difficulty finding licensed clinicians in particular. I think that the hiring landscape for psychologists is going to change over time and get back to “normal,” but what do we do in the meantime? Today, I’m sharing some thoughts on how to continue growing your practice during a challenging time in the job market. Cool Things Mentioned TTP Advanced Practice mastermind interest pageRecent TTP episode on writing a good job ad Featured Resource Blueprint is a HIPAA-compliant software platform that helps mental and behavioral health organizations deliver measurement-based care. Blueprint’s software automatically gathers critical data before, during, and after visits to objectively measure treatment response. Providers can then access data-driven insights at the point of care to help inform clinical decisions and help patients reach positive outcomes more rapidly. To learn more about Blueprint or request a demo, visit blueprint-health.com. The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Dr. Geremy Grant, clinical psychologist and school psychology specialist, discusses burnout prevention among school psychologists. They explore symptoms, effects, and distinguishing factors of burnout. They emphasize the importance of self-care, organizational support, mental health services, and creating supportive environments. Strategies such as healthy eating, mindfulness, exercise, unplugging from technology, and continued learning are recommended to avoid burnout.

Discover innovative payment collection methods tailored for testing practices. The discussion reveals how simple cash payments can streamline processes and reduce administrative headaches. Learn the advantages of private pay options over insurance, alongside effective strategies for managing cash flow. This insightful exploration guides practitioners on enhancing their payment experience while minimizing financial risks.

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “This is really a call to action for us to respect and honor context in our work.” Dr. Jordan Wright is back on the podcast to talk about deliberate, context-driven conceptualization in the assessment process. If you’re heard either of Jordan’s prior episodes, you know that he brings a nice blend of theory, practice, humility, and humor to our discussions, coupled with extensive knowledge and deep thinking about a variety of topics. Here are a few ideas that we discuss today: Why is context-driven conceptualization important?Examples of different contexts to considerWays to assess the role of contextThe relationship between context and diagnosis Cool Things Mentioned Bob Bornstein’s workTTP episode: Beyond ODD and Conduct Disorder w/ Dr. Akeem Marsh and Dr. Lara CoxNEST program in NYC for autistic kidsHorizon program in NYCWCSCI measure (in Jordan’s article)Pamela Hays’ ADDRESSING frameworkSupervising Diversity and Culture-Sensitive Psychological AssessmentThe ACES measureWorkshopsArticles:https://spa-convention.org/2021/11/10/multi-method-and-contextual-diversity-sensitive-methods-in-assessment-workshop-b-7-ce-credits/https://spa-convention.org/2021/12/06/following-ethical-standards-testing-standards-and-practice-guidelines-in-psychological-testing-in-a-diverse-cultural-world-workshop-n-3-5-ce-credits/Jordan’s Book Featured Resource I am honored to partner with PAR for 2021 to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jordan Wright Dr. Jordan Wright is on faculty at New York University, where he is Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Training for the Counseling Psychology PhD program, and Director of the Center for Counseling and Community Wellbeing. He is the author of multiple books on assessment, including Conducting Psychological Assessment: A Guide for Practitioners; the Handbook of Psychological Assessment; and Essentials of Psychological Tele-Assessment, and he has conducted research and published in the areas of LGBTQIA+ psychology, social justice in psychology education, and integration of context and culture in psychological assessment. Additionally, he regularly provides consultation and CE workshops on data integration, report writing, and infusion of culture and context within the understanding of individuals in the psychological assessment process. Recently, he led a team of colleagues in the production of a new paper on the state of evidence-based clinical psychological assessment, which has been accepted and will be published in Professional Psychology: Research and Practice. Get in touch: ajordanwright@gmail.com About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and grew to include 12 licensed clinicians, three clinicians in training, and a full administrative staff. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Dive into the world of marketing for new testing practices! Discover the power of warm marketing through personal connections and how cold digital strategies can expand your reach. Uncover practical tips for nurturing relationships and building referrals, ensuring a foundation for sustainable growth. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to bolster your efforts, this discussion offers valuable insights to help you thrive in the competitive landscape.

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “If we don’t help kids develop the narrative, they’ll develop their own.” Dr. Liz Angoff, my guest from episode 181, is back to share more about engaging adolescents in the evaluation process. Liz’s model of giving feedback to kids has evolved into four clear components. Today, we touch on each of the components but spend most of our time on the idea of creating shared language with teens during testing. Here are a few other topics that we cover: Differences between kids and adolescents when it comes to testingHelping adolescents get curious about their own evaluationHow to work with very reticent adolescentsStructuring feedback with adolescents Cool Things Mentioned Collaborative and Proactive Solutions approachTTP episodes on therapeutic assessment:Pediatric Therapeutic Assessment W/ Dr. Alison Wilkinson-SmithDr. Raja David – A Deep Dive Into Therapeutic Assessment (Part 1)Dr. Raja David – A Deep Dive Into Therapeutic Assessment (Part 2)Dr. Megan Warner – Therapeutic AssessmentWRAML-2Liz’s evolving list of references www.BrainBuildingBook.com Get 10% off with code TTP10.Brain Building 101 (ages 11+) is currently available for preorder through Kickstarter until February 18th with special discounts for early-adopters. The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Liz Angoff Dr. Liz Angoff is a Licensed Educational Psychologist with a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology. She has been practicing for over 15 years, as both a school psychologist in the public schools, as well as in private practice. Dr. Angoff provides assessment and consultation services to families in the Bay Area, CA. About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Moving forward with the theme of launching your testing practice, today’s topic is figuring out when to hire admin support. Spoiler: now! It’s never too early. But I’ll explore why and give some reasons that you may want to consider admin support sooner than later.  If you haven’t checked out the previous episodes in the beginner practice launch series, you can find them in the show notes! Cool Things Mentioned TTP episodes 263, 265, and 267TTP episodes on virtual assistants and admin support TTP Beginner Practice mastermind interest page The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome back to another masterclass episode! If you haven’t listened to the prior masterclasses, these episodes are a little different than typical interviews. They are case presentations with experts in our field when we go through the history, data, and feedback sessions for specific clients. Dr. Donna Henderson, guest from our second-most downloaded podcast episode EVER (episode 119), is back with a masterclass on an assessment with an autistic adolescent girl. Our field is currently abuzz with discussion around autistic females, and Donna has been an influential voice in the collaborative conversation over the past few years.  Cool Things Mentioned https://www.drdonnahenderson.com/post/i-wrote-a-book BASC-3 BRIEF-2 SRS-2 “Pink Flags” for autism article Identifying the lost generation of adults with autism spectrum conditions Autism as Context Blindness by Peter V. Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) RAADS-R CAT-Q Social Language Development Test  TTP episode w/ Dr. Karen Postal on feedback sessions The Power of Validation book Donna’s chart of autism symptoms For case consultation and info on Donna’s book release, go to her website: www.drdonnahenderson.com The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Dr. Donna Henderson Dr. Donna Henderson has been a clinical psychologist for 30 years. She earned her doctoral degree from the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University and subsequently worked as a staff neuropsychologist and then director of acquired brain injury at the Gaylord Hospital in Connecticut. After staying home with her three children, Dr. Henderson joined a private practice, The Stixrud Group, in 2011. She specializes in neuropsychological evaluations for individuals with cognitive, academic, social, and/or emotional challenges, with a particular specialty in autism.  Dr. Henderson is a frequent lecturer on the less obvious presentations of autism, on autistic girls and women, and on parenting children with complex profiles, and she provides case consultation, particularly for mental health professionals who would like to learn more about autism.  About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and grew to include 12 licensed clinicians, three clinicians in training, and a full administrative staff. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call

Starting a testing practice comes with its share of challenges. Key hurdles include analysis paralysis and the need for decisive action. Navigating payment models, such as private pay versus insurance, can streamline processes and reduce stress. Selecting essential assessments tailored to varied needs, along with choosing the right electronic health record systems, plays a crucial role in practice management. Gaining insights from community feedback adds an extra layer of support for aspiring practitioners.

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Immigration evaluations can be so valuable to the folks who need them, yet most of us received little to no training in graduate school on how to conduct these evaluations. Georgia King, LCSW is my guest today, and she is sharing the knowledge that she has gained over the last 10+ years of doing immigration evaluations. We focus primarily on the “business” side of this process, though we also talk through some of the clinical considerations. Here are a few other topics that we cover: Ways to market your services to attorneysHow to set fees for your immigration evaluationsClinical elements of an immigration evaluation Cool Things Mentioned www.avvo.comTTP episode w/ Nicol Stolar-Peterson on going to court successfullywww.therapistimmigrationtraining.com Featured Resource I am honored to partner with PAR for 2021 to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health! About Georgia King, LCSW Georgia King is one of the leading therapists providing evaluations for immigration legal cases in the United States. Over the past decade, she has provided mental health assessments for hundreds of immigrants from around the world. In 2017, she founded The Immigration Evaluation Training Center, through which she has taught hundreds of therapists how to provide highly effective immigration evaluations and to create thriving practices. She regularly appears in court as an expert witness and has been a guest speaker at Georgetown Law School and the Smith College School for Social Work. In addition to teaching therapists through her training program, she currently maintains a private practice in Los Angeles providing individual therapy and immigration evaluations. Get in touch: www.TherapistImmigrationTraining.com About Dr. Jeremy Sharp I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and grew to include 12 licensed clinicians, three clinicians in training, and a full administrative staff. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents. As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids. Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call! Schedule Your Call