Diagnostic Interviewer Agreement
Name: _____________________________________________
Alliant Student ID Number: ____________________________
I agree to administer the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM to at least __________ (write in
number) patients through _____________________ (month) of 2008. I agree to administer at
least ___________ every month, except that I will not be available __________________ (date)
through __________________ (date). I will notify Dr. Brown immediately if my availability
changes.
I agree to register for PSY6035 (research practicum), PSY7501 (taught by Dr. Brown), PSY8503
(therapy elective practicum with Dr. Brown) during each semester in which I serve as a DBT
skills group leader for Dr. Brown.
http://www2.alliant.edu/registrar/files/forms
I agree to follow all of the following policies and procedures, and if any of them are unclear at
any time, I will notify Dr. Brown immediately.
I.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
 There is no fee for a diagnostic assessment.
 Each session is video or audio recorded for supervision. Supervision will occur at
least once per month.
 All assessment sessions are done in Daley Hall room 102-D during normal business
hours. You can get keys from Judith Archuleta. You often will not be able to enter the
room (even with your room key) when the outside doors are locked during off hours,
holidays, and weekends.
 Check the voicemail off-campus: 858-635-4649, followed by the star button (*)
 Check the voicemail on-campus: the “MSG” button or 4800
The password is behind the do not disturb sign
Press 7 to Play or Repeat messages
II.
Initial Phone Call:
 Check the wiki for times the interview room will be available
http://brown.alliant.wikispaces.net/lab
 Reserve the room for your meeting time by it on the wiki.
III.
Diagnostic Interview:
 First, do the SCID for axis I disorders.
 Next, do the SCID for BPD.
 Provide ample breaks throughout
 Schedule a second meeting to complete the interview if the interview goes on for
too long.
 Immediately after each session send an email to Dr. Brown with a brief description
of what happened and whether the client reported current crises, or suicidal thinking
or behavior.
 Immediately after the final interview send an email to Dr. Brown with all the
diagnostic criteria ratings (by scanning it with the photocopy machine in Daley Hall
room 106)
 Within four days after the final interview send an email to Dr. Brown with the final
diagnosis summary sheet (scanned copy), and send a separate email with or short
description of the pertinent clinical information that supports the diagnoses.
IV.
What to do in case of emergency or imminent danger:
 Don’t ask about suicidality beyond the pre-determined interview questions
 If necessary refer the person to 911 or the San Diego crisis line: 1-800-479-3339
 Call Dr. Brown at (858) 635-4880, (858) 282-9885 (pager), or (858) 695-8073
(home) as soon as possible
Student Signature: _______________________________________