Community Mental Health Expert Witnesses

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Expert witnesses who are available to consult and testify regarding community mental health may be found here. Community mental health experts found on this page may consult on an array of mental health and rehabilitation services provided to individuals in community settings, including outpatient psychotherapy and counseling, case management, emergency psychiatric services, psycho-social rehabilitation, residential care including treatment in halfway houses, group homes, supervised apartments and other community residential settings. These experts may provide reports on regulatory compliance, including standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), the National Commission on Quality Assurance (NCQA), and state and federal regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid reimbursed services for the mentally ill. These experts may also have competence in the areas of record review, managed care in behavioral health, inpatient psychiatric care, mental health systems, and fiscal/administrative matters.

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Michael F Arrigo (No World Borders, Inc. (Miami, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Denver, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Boston, Washington DC))
Legal Experience - The U.S. Court of Appeals considered my opinion, partially VACATING and REMANDING criminal sentencing in a Medicare, Tri-Care, Medicaid, and commercial insurance criminal fraud case. Affirmed by Federal Judges as Expert, State Judges... Learn More ›

Jessica Chaudhary
Harvard and Yale trained Board Certified psychiatrist with treating conditions such as anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, attention deficit disorders, women's mental health issues, substance use disorders, psychosis, and dementia with behavioral... Learn More ›

Sanjay G. Adhia, MD (Adhia & Associates, Forensic Psychiatry)
Dr. Adhia is a triple Board-Certified Forensic Psychiatrist based in Houston, TX. He testifies nationally. He is uniquely Board-Certified in Forensic Psychiatry and Brain Injury Medicine in civil, criminal, and military jurisdictions. Adolescent &... Learn More ›

Ellika McGuire (Ellika McGuire MD PLLC)
Dr. McGuire is a double board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst with seven years full-time clinical experience evaluating and treating a broad range of psychiatric disorders in patients of all ages, from diverse backgrounds.... Learn More ›

Scott J Migdole, LCSW (PARK DIETZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. Forensic Experts)
Scott Migdole is a highly sought-after expert in adult and adolescent behavioral health serving as an expert witness in standard of care, behavioral health and juvenile justice malpractice cases, supervision, compliance, community mental health, group... Learn More ›
Jeffrey Kropf, Ph.D. (Expedient Medicolegal Services)
Location: California
Areas of Expertise: Jeffrey Kropf, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in forensic and diagnostic mental health evaluations. As a consulting psychologist since 1991, Dr. Kropf has evaluated more than 1000...
ForensisGroup, Inc. (The Expert of Experts)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: For over 30 years, ForensisGroup has provided the nation’s top law firms, businesses, insurance companies, government entities with highly qualified expert witnesses and consultants. Experts referred by...
Matthew Madaus
Location: California
Areas of Expertise: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of experience leading behavioral health executives and agencies. I have been providing expert witness services for seven years, consulted on 78...
John R Puls, LCSW, MCAP (Puls Forensics )
Location: Florida
Areas of Expertise: John Puls is a licensed psychotherapist, master's certified addiction professional, and qualified expert witness located in Florida. Mr. Puls specializes in substance abuse, mental health, addictions treatment...
Medilex Inc.
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: MEDICAL EXPERTS IN 180 SPECIALTIES, FREE INITIAL TELEPHONE ANALYSIS BY OUR DIRECTOR, A COST-CONTROL GUARANTEE...AND NO EXPERT SEARCH FEES–ALL MONIES ARE APPLIED TO THE EXPERT'S ACTUAL WORK. Medilex...
Justin Ramsdell, Psy.D. (Robson Forensic)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Justin M. Ramsdell, Psy.D. Psychologist Justin Ramsdell is a clinical psychologist and college professor specializing in mental health treatment in correctional/custodial environments, law enforcement...
Henry M. Storper, MD
Location: Florida
Areas of Expertise: Board Certified Psychiatrist and Forensic Psychiatrist Henry M. Storper, MD, has a private practice, providing outpatient and inpatient care. Dr. Storper has been in practice for 40 years. FORENSIC...
Danielle Dieterich, MA, JD (Robson Forensic Inc.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Danielle Dieterich is a Supervised Care & Behavioral Health Expert with two decades of experience in the management of clinical programs and residential care facilities including day habilitation, community...
J. Harold Berberick (Behavioral Health Strategies, Inc.)
Location: Massachusetts
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Berberick is board certified in Healthcare Management. He is highly experienced as a senior manager in the fields of Mental Health, Community Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Managed Care,Mental Retardation...
Charles Saldanha, MD, FAPA (Forensic Psychiatric Associates, L.P.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Saldanha is a forensic psychiatrist who is a member of Forensic Psychiatric Associates Medical Corp (www.fpamed.com) a national forensic psychiatric and psychological consulting practice. Charles...
Tiffany McRae, PhD, LICSW, MA (Park Dietz & Associates, Inc., a nationwide, interdisciplinary forensic expert firm)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Tiffany McRae, PhD, LICSW, MA has more than 15 years of professional experience working with youth, adults, and families as a social worker and therapist. Her primary areas of interest are school social...
Elite Medical Experts
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Elite Medical Experts is a physician-based firm specializing exclusively in medical litigation. Our one goal is to align top-tier university professors with the legal community. We secure experts for medical litigation from every medical and surgical speciality.
American Medical Forensic Specialists
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: MEDICAL EXPERTS FOR MALPRACTICE & PERSONAL INJURY CASES AMFS is America's premier medical expert witness and consulting company. We are a trusted partner with the legal community and provide a superior method of retaining medical experts.
Ayesha Ashai, MD (Forensic Psychiatric Associates, L.P.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Ashai has performed numerous civil and criminal forensic psychiatric evaluations and has been qualified as an expert in the field of psychiatry in the Sacramento Superior Court. She has extensive training...
Consolidated Consultants
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Consolidated Consultants (CCc) continues to deliver high quality expert witness and medical expert witness referrals nationwide since 1995. CCc is the only referral service where you can view the full,...
Alexandra Clarfield, PhD, QME
Location: California
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Clarfield provides consulting, psychological assessments, and expert witness testimony for both plaintiff and defense counsel, in cases involving personal injury, employment issues and psychologist...
Steven H. Berger, MD (Forensic Psychiatric Associates, L.P.)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Berger is a forensic psychiatrist who is a member of Forensic Psychiatric Associates Medical Corp (www.fpamed.com) a national forensic psychiatric and psychological consulting practice. Dr. Berger...
Staci B. Weiner, Psy.D., APIT (Robson Forensic)
Location: Multiple Locations
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Staci Weiner is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience. In her forensic casework, Dr. Weiner investigates claims and personal injury litigation...
Alonie Elizabeth Butler, Psy.D. (Expedient Medicolegal Services)
Location: California
Areas of Expertise: Dr. Butler is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She earned her doctoral degree and master’s degree in clinical psychology at Argosy University in Alameda, California. In addition, she earned her Bachelor...
Community Mental Health FAQs

What is a community mental health expert witness?

A community mental health expert witness is a mental health professional who provides testimony in legal proceedings about the mental health of individuals or groups.

What is the role of a community mental health expert witness?

Community Mental Health expert witness provides testimony on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental health conditions in community settings.

How much can a person make as a community mental health expert witness?

Community mental health expert witnesses may receive an hourly income of $225 to $450 per hour, or higher in some situations.

What are the qualifications of a community mental health expert witness?

To qualify as an expert witness in community mental health, the individual should have experience in the relevant mental health field, possess knowledge of community-based mental health programs, and be familiar with mental health policy and regulations.

In a lawsuit, how is evidence gathered by a community mental health expert witness?

A community mental health expert witness gathers evidence through interviews, assessments, and observations of the plaintiff's mental health history and current condition, as well as reviewing medical records and other relevant documents.

What type of lawsuit might require the testimony of a community mental health expert witness?

A lawsuit involving a person's mental health, such as a personal injury case where the plaintiff claims emotional distress or a criminal case where the defendant's mental state is in question, may require the testimony of a community mental health expert witness.