Psychological Evaluation

During the first 24 hours after a patient is admitted, a member of the psychology department will perform an initial evaluation to determine if the patient can go through psychological tests prior to leaving detox.

During a psychological evaluation, our staff assesses patients through a one hour interview and standard psychological tests including

• MMPI II and MCMI III, which measure a patient’s personality style
• Shipley and TONI III, which measure a patient’s level of intellectual functioning

These tests also aid in identifying possible cognitive difficulties.

Our interpretation of the test results enables us to provide intervention recommendations that

• Identify positive, healthy patterns that will enhance their recovery and patterns that may hinder recovery (MMPI/MCMI)
• Ensure appropriate learning strategies are used throughout the patient's experience at Hanley (Shipley/TONI)

Each patient then develops a plan of care that establishes goals and treatment methods related to the problems identified in the assessment process.