The required services to be provided are as needed forensic psychology services for ASH (Austin State Hospital) to evaluate referred forensic patients for competency to Stand Trial and to evaluate referred forensic patients regarding risk for future violence. Contractor may do Web based visits (Telehealth) as applicable. Contractor will provide HHSC with Professional Psychological Services per this Contract. a) Contractor will evaluate referred forensic patients regarding their Competency to Stand Trial and will provide an accurate written report of their competency in the forms of a letter for the court and a report for CWS Avatar. Experience with 46B and Ch55 evaluations preferred. b) Contractor will evaluate referred forensic patients regarding risk for future violence and factors that should be considered in the process of transitioning to treatment in a less restrictive setting and will provide an accurate written report for CWS Avatar. Experience with the HCR-20-V3 and/or SVR assessments preferred. Contractor Shall use the Clinical Method to identify risk and protective factors. If a need is identified, Contractor may use the Empirical or Theoretical method with prior approval from HHS Designated Representative. Contractor shall use Unstructured or Structured Clinical Judgment to address violence, sex offender, and general recidivism risk assessment. Contractor may use whichever is preferred. Risk assessment tools may be used as applicable to each individual patient. These tools may include, but not limited to: a) PCL-R b) Level of Service Inventory (LSI) c) Static-99 d) Violence Risk Appraisal Guide-Revised (VRAG-R) e) Historical, Clinical, Risk-20 (HCR-20) f) Psychopathy Checklist-Revised (PCL-R) g) Sexual Violence Risk-20 (SVR-20)
