Professional Psychological Evaluation

First Step Recovery provides a wide range of assessment services, which are often covered by third-party insurance providers or Medicaid.  Our clients are generally referred by another person or agency such as an attorney or physician.  However, anyone may request an evaluation by calling First Step at (402) 434-2730 (Greentree Site) or (402) 441-9280 (Plaza Site) 

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Psychological Assessments

Psychological assessments are comprehensive assessments conducted by psychologists.  They are covered by most third party insurance plans and by Medicaid. These evaluations are designed to diagnose and describe emotional problems, behavioral problems, cognitive deficits, mental illness, and a range of other issues.  A psychological evaluation is designed to help describe how a person is thinking and feeling, and how those patterns may contribute to current functioning. 

Psychological evaluations usually take at least 3 or 4 hours, and may be scheduled in more than one visit.  They generally involve an interview with the psychologist and some standardized paper-and-pencil testing.  This testing usually includes measures of emotional, personality, and intelligence, and helps to describe how these factors are related and contribute to the current picture. 

Evaluation Results

Additionally, the client can request that the results  also be forwarded to their legal representative, lawyer, employer, presiding court or probation office. Options for treatment centers, including appropriate treatment programs offered at First Step are explained by staff. 

Psychiatric Care

First Step, now has combined its services with two Consulting Psychiatrists.  this addition to our staffing is and integral part in our efforts to provide coordinated treatment for our clients, based on an Integrated Care Model.  Clients under psychiatric care are often referred for psychological evaluation, testing and therapeutic services.  A team approach is used in serving our clients.  First Step therapists and psychologists work closely with the Consulting Psychiatrist to develop a specific integrated treatment plan.

Dr. M.S. Kamal, M.D., offers evening hour appointments three nights during the week and on Saturday mornings.

Dr. Georpe W. Paskewitz, M.D., sees clients on an as needed basis.

How do you get someone you love to First Step for evaluation?

Call First Step today at (402) 434-2730.