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FORENPSYCH
Rebecca H Loftis, PsyD, CCHP-MH

1809 N Whispering Pine Rd,
PO Box 151 Dragoon, AZ 85509

EDUCATION:
Hartford; BA Psychology/Philosophy
BA Salem State University Psychology/Philosophy, MA Clinical Practices University of Hartford, PsyD Clinical
Psychology William James College

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

11/2018 To Current: FORENPSYCH Expert witness and Psychological Consultant: Criminal Forensic Psychology,
Correctional Mental Health Care, Violent and Sexually Violent Risk Assessment and Management
3/2018 To 11/2018: State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Stockton Correctional Health
Care Facility Crisis intervention, suicide prevention and training. Assessment of acutely disturbed, gravely disabled
and persistently mentally ill patients. Consultant to the psychiatric team. Evaluation of suicidal patients and the
development of treatment plans for medically and psychiatrically unstable patients. Assessment of suicide training
and input to the training department. Patient advocate in disciplinary hearings.
7/2016 To 12/2017: State of Arizona Department of Corrections Arizona State Prison Complex Crisis intervention,
suicide prevention and individual psychotherapy with incarcerated adult male patients. On call responsibilities. This
privately-contracted medical unit emphasized adherence to the standards and timelines for the delivery of mental
health services in Arizona correctional facilities. Consistent 100% compliance with these standards during audits of
services. Promoted to Lead Psychologist with supervisory duties.
5/2002 To 3/2016: State of Nevada Department of Corrections Psychologist lV
Senior Supervising Psychologist for the Northern Nevada Department of Corrections overseeing 15 subordinate
psychologists. Responsible for the clinical supervision of all the Northern Nevada Correctional Facilities, Clinical
Supervision of the inpatient Mental Health Unit and Structured Care Unit. Responsible for Program development
for the entire State of Nevada Department of Corrections, Developed sex offender and substance abuse programs
according to the best practices models that have proven empirical evidence. Member of the Forced Medication
(involuntary medication), Member of the Psychological Review Panel that determines the risk of offenders seeking
parole following commission of a sex crime or crime against children with Substantial Bodily Harm and makes
recommendations regarding parole. Improved the training on and selection of instruments for assessing risk of
recidivism, violence and sexual violence. Designated Psychologist for the Pardons Board of the State of Nevada,
responsible for the evaluation of those individuals seeking a pardon and forming a recommendation regarding
granting a pardon. Served on the Governor’s Committee for Mental Health Planning Alliance which coordinates
community services for transitioning inmates.
7/1999 To 5/2002: Norfolk County Sheriffs Office Director of Psychological Services responsible for supervising the
clinical work of the psychology team, led crisis intervention program providing 24-hour crisis intervention cover-
age and psychological consultation. Oversaw the mental health treatment of detainees and inmates. Director of the
Norfolk County Sheriff ’s Office Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team responsible for coordinating an emergency
clinical response to critical traumatic events occurring at the Norfolk County Sheriff ’s Office and other regional
correctional facilities and community first responders. Deputized post-9/11 to assist in debriefing the Harbor Pa-
trol in New York City. Developed management Systems to ensure compliance with the standards of the American
Correctional Association and National ,Commission for Correctional Health Care. Consistently received 100%
compliance with all regulations. Evaluated patients for Competency to Stand Trial, Criminal Responsibility, Danger-
ousness to self and/or 0thers and Civil Commitment.

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