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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
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)

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