Administration and Management of an Urban Forensic Psychiatry Clinic (From Criminal Court Consultation, P 45-57, 1989, Richard Rosner, Ronnie B Harmon, eds. -- See NCJ-135552)

• NCJ Number: 135556
• Author(s): R B Harmon
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 13 pages
• Sale Source: Plenum Press
• Publication Type: Program Description (Model)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

The Forensic Psychiatry Clinic for the Criminal and Supreme Courts of New York exemplifies several administrative and managerial methods for accomplishing the goals of maintaining a sufficient base of power and influence.

Abstract

The small forensic facility is often at a political disadvantage in relating to court and correctional agencies which have their own needs and agendas. Thus, they must relate to the larger entities in much the same way that a private company relates to its consumers: advertising its services, creating its own market niche, keeping track of market sensitivity through research, and striving to deliver a consistently competent service. Effective methods for accomplishing these strategies include assessing the needs of the client base, establishing well-defined limits, developing effective interdepartmental liaisons, and maintaining high standards of technical competence and professional skills. 12 references (Author summary modified)