Assessing individuals for intellectual achievement, skills, abilities, personality and mental status can be part of a mental health treatment plan. This is generally a brief service consisting of 1-3 visits of varying lengths and is always performed by a psychologist.
A medical psychologist performs psychological assessments of our clients, using a combination of common techniques that can include testing, interviewing and observation.
We often use psychology services as part of a treatment plan, especially in the assessment phase. These assessments help us determine a person’s behavior, personality and capabilities so that we can best identify and treat any problem areas. Our services are also be used to determine a number of things, including:
We also offer specialized services for different agencies, such as Disability Determination Services, mental status examinations for the Department of Human Services, mental status examinations for veterans seeking benefits and adoption fitness assessments with Holt International.
Mental health is a key part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional.
Taking that first step may be the most important step to your recovery. Find an office near you on to the locations page.
Call us Toll Free at 800-325-1192 or email us at info@plainsareamentalhealth.org.
180 10th St. SE, Suite 201
P.O. Box 70
Le Mars, Iowa 51031
Phone: 712.546.4624
Fax: 712.546.9395
Toll Free: 800.325.1192
Le Mars
Orange City
Cherokee
Ida Grove
Storm Lake
Carroll
Denison
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