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Professional Assessments
An interdisciplinary assessment at Menninger is a focused diagnostic tool designed to assess medical, legal, business and religious professionals struggling with issues including:
- drug or alcohol addiction
- sexual boundary violations with patients, clients, co-workers or parishioners
- sexual compulsivity
- disruptive behavior in the workplace
- career stress and burnout
- co-occuring disorders
- co-morbid disorders
- psychiatric disorders
The assessment determines whether the professional is impaired in one or more of these areas.
In addition, the patient and the referring professional receive a timely written report with results of the assessment and recommendations:
- for continuation of practice or work based on level of impairment and safety of patients, clients and others
- requested by physician health program, licensing board, regulatory board or employer
- requested by referring professional, referring treater or family members
Hospital-based assessment
A five-day assessment conducted on the Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment Service unit allows the patient to receive 24-hour supervision, observation and support from nursing staff in addition to evaluation by the assessment team. The cost is $1,250 per day. In addition, there is a one-time $2,500 professional assessment fee.
What to expect
Before admission, goals for the assessment and a plan for communication are established jointly by the incoming patient, the referring professional and an Admissions coordinator. The Admissions coordinator also gathers the necessary background information for the assessment team.
Each assessment includes:
- comprehensive psychological testing
- a psychiatric consultation
- a psychosocial evaluation
- an evaluation by an addictionist if needed
- medical and neuropsychiatric workup as needed
- access to other Menninger specialists
Key benefits
- one stop for interdisciplinary psychiatric and medical assessment
- flexibility to customize the assessment to meet the goals of the referring professional
- timely communication with the referent, including a summary report with recommendations for diversion boards
- staff experienced in dual diagnosis
- staff experienced in working with professionals and related challenges
- comprehensive evaluation and access to medical diagnostic services, when needed, at our affiliates, the Baylor College of Medicine and The Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center
- collaboration with the referring professional to design a monitoring plan for follow-up screenings and consultations
Professionals in Crisis
Professionals and their referent may choose to implement treatment recommendations in the Menninger Professionals in Crisis program or elsewhere.
The Professionals in Crisis program offers intensive treatment, as well as medical detoxification, for professionals who are motivated to participate in their treatment plan.
For help & information
Please call our Admissions staff. They offer assistance with admission, insurance benefits and payment for services.
- 800-351-9058 and 713-275-5000
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