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| Evaluating a Behavioral Approach to Clinical Services Targeting the Mentally Ill |
| Saturday, May 29, 2004 |
| 2:30 PM–3:50 PM |
| Conference Room 3 |
| Area: CBM/OBM; Domain: Applied Research |
| Chair: Cris T. Clay (University of the Pacific) |
| Discussant: Stephen E. Wong (Universidade Veracruzana) |
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| Do Mental Health Professionals Accurately Identify Target Behaviors? |
| ADRIENNE F. GRANADOSIN-DEANES (University of the Pacific) |
| Abstract: Referrals for behavioral services include the identification of target behaviors. As clinicians, the question is “How valid are these target behaviors?” This symposium will discuss frequent referral behaviors from mental health professionals, their validity and how a functional assessment has changed the target behavior in some cases. |
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| Evaluating the Effects of a Behavioral Intervention Service on Mental Health Service Usage |
| TINA HOPSON (University of the Pacific) |
| Abstract: The effects of clinical services are often evaluated based on treatment goals and social validity measures. While these are appropriate, effective clinical services can also impact other systems of which the individual is a part. In a county mental health system, this could result in a decrease in inpatient days, outpatient services and case management services. This symposium will look at the pre and post mental health service usage for individuals that received behavioral intervention services through a University affiliated agency. |
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| Using Quality Control Measures in a Clinical Environment: A Behavioral Perspective |
| HOLLY AYN WHITE (University of the Pacific) |
| Abstract: Clinicians in the behavioral field are very skilled at applying the technology to their clients. Operational definitions, data collection and reinforcement are essential to any treatment plan. A weakness is applying these same principles to ourselves. This symposium will explain how a University affiliated agency has incorporated basic behavioral principles into the quality control procedures for clinical services. |
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