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Psychology Services

Department head: Dr. Christina Mawell, Director of Psychology

Psychology mission statement:

The mission of the Logansport State Hospital psychology department is to provide evidence-based psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment in order to reintegrate patients into community settings in the least restrictive environment.

Psychology vision statement:

The department of psychology at Logansport State Hospital is dedicated to providing the highest quality of psychological services utilizing state of the art knowledge and skills, while upholding the highest professional standards.

Psychology values:

  • Ethical and compassionate treatment
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Diagnostic practices consistent with modern and ethical considerations
  • Consultation with other disciplines
  • Accurate and evidence-based assessment and treatment
  • Wholistic model of mental health
  • Expert and knowledgeable in psychological science and practice

The department consists of psychologists, behavior clinicians, and practicum students.

Psychologists

These individuals have a doctoral degree and advanced education and training in psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of psychological disorders.  They are trained to conduct individual, group, family and couples therapy. They also have experience with psycho-education. They are licensed and are able to supervise psychology students and behavior clinicians. Licensed psychologists are required to attend continuing education workshops to maintain their licenses and are involved with the state, national and international psychological and interdisciplinary organizations that focus on mental health. They are an integral part of each service lines' treatment teams and provide psychological consultation and expertise to other LSH staff.

Behavior clinicians

These individuals have Master’s degrees in psychology, counseling or a related field. They have advanced education and training in assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Many have experience working with a wide variety of populations. Behavior clinicians provide group, individual and family therapy to patients and also serve as case managers for several patients on their units. They are an integral part of their units' treatment teams and provide the team with suggestions for the mental health treatment of patients.

Practicum Students

These individuals are in graduate programs in clinical, counseling, and/or forensic psychology from various universities. They have advanced education and training in psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment.  However, unlike behavior clinicians who are LSH employees, practicum students are at LSH for additional advanced training and education and are supervised by psychologists.