In The Name of Service is a podcast dedicated to hearing the stories of everyday men and women who have chosen to answer the call to serve in a role with purpose beyond their own comfort or prestige. The purpose of this podcast is to broadcast the character and heart of the persons behind good deeds and inspire the rest of us to follow suite in our own way. Listen in as psychologist and host, Dr. Barb Thompson, dialogues with these behind-the-scenes heroes.

-Conduct, administer, and interpret a full spectrum of psychological assessment tools and consult with command personnel.-Manage relevant process improvement, program validation, and related research.-Develop and manage appropriate personnel selection records and filing systems-Manage referrals and disposition of referrals for behavioral healthcare.-Provide professional development and awareness education to leadership Special Operations Operators as requested.-Function as liaison between and Special Operations Operators and base/community helping professionals/agencies.-Support the assessment and selection of incoming personnel and provide feedback to unit leadership on suitability of personnel to serve within certain positions as required.-Provide technical expertise, consultation, and direct support in the areas of assessment and selection of personnel, operational support, human performance enhancement, and the provision of clinical services to unit members.-Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local Military Treatment Facility (MTF).-Conduct baseline and post-event neuropsychological screening and collect/analyze data and monitor trends in psychological health as directed.

Following the IACP and Public Safety Psychology Section Guidelines, pre-employment psychological evaluations and fitness for duty evaluations are performed utilizing a battery of psychological tests along with a clinical interview. Findings are provided in a report by measuring background risk factors, cognitive abilities, and personality factors. Training is also performed with current Police Officers on a variety of relevant topics including De-escalation.