Assessment, interviewing, report writing, expert witness, consultation, strong verbal communications skills.
Criminal assessment, evaluation, expert witness, screening and training for law enforcement.
Case review, consultation, evaluation, trial preparation, civil commitment.
ABOUT
EXPERIENCE
Dr. O'Brien is a native of Louisville, Kentucky and received his professional training at the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
He is a two-time past president of the Mississippi Psychological Association and served as Executive Director for eleven years. He is a Fellow of both the Mississippi Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association. He is a past Executive Secretary of the Mississippi Board of Psychology and Past President of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards.
Dr. O’Brien has 40 years’ experience in virtually every kind of case in which psychological knowledge and expertise can assist the justice system including:
On The Criminal Side
- Competency to Stand Trial
- Mental Status at the Time of Offense
- Violence and Risk Assessments
On The Civil Side
- Personal Injury
- Civil Damages
- Worker’s Compensation
- Parenting
- Civil Commitment
Professional Expertise
- Professional and Ethical Issues
- Legal Continuing Education
- Training of Law Enforcement
Professional Consultation:
- Forensic Consultation has included: diagnosis, assessment, and evaluation in the criminal and civil justice systems; serving as expert witness in civil and criminal cases; civil commitment evaluations; screening and training of law enforcement personnel; training of psychologists and other professionals in mental health law and practice.
- Consultation and Training has been developed for organizational clients in the areas of stress management, supervisor training, and organizational behavior management.
