THIS DESCRIPTION IS THE PROCESS WHEN YOU REQUEST A PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION WITH DR. SIGLER.
DR. SMITH HAS A DIFFERENT PROCESS HE WILL SHARE WITH YOU.
1) OPTION #1 with Dr. Sigler
a) In the FORMS AND DOCUMENTS section below you will find 2 DIFFERENT New Patient Referral Worksheets. This is the form you would fill out if the county is requesting a Psychological Evaluation, or a Provider has suggested you participate in a Psychological Evaluation to help clarify your current mental health. Fill out this form IF:
i) The individual is 6 to 16 years old, NONVERBAL or minimally verbal or a non-English speaker,
OR
ii) Anyone 16 years and older
iii) You should download, fill out, and return the form titled, "New Patient Psychological Evaluation request form" to request a comprehensive Psychological Evaluation.
iii) For anyone who is seeking a Psychological Evaluation to determine if they are eligible for the Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions (USCIS form N-648) download, fill out, and return the form titled, "New Patient WAIVER (N-648) Psychological Evaluation request form"
2) OPTION #2 with Dr. Sigler
a) Send me an email at todd@DiverseAssessments.org.
i) In the email, briefly describe the type of assessment you are looking for and I will reply with the appropriate New Patient Referral Worksheet for you to fill out and return to me.
ii) I will also send you a survey link to the correct form. This method allows you to walk through the Intake questions on screen which are then all transmitted to me when you complete the questionnaire and hit the Submit button.
b) I will send you both options you can chose based on your preference. You only need to complete one of them.
3) OPTION #3 with Dr. Sigler
a) You can call/text me at the clinic, 612-688-1909.
i) Initially you will likely get my voicemail. Please leave some good times to reach you over the next few days. I will try to call you back during one of the times frames you leave.
(1) I will likely call or text you back with the time I will schedule to call you back so you can be prepared and plan the necessary time.
ii) The Intake phone call is typically 20-30 minutes.
iii) I will gather all the Intake information during the phone call so please have contact information for providers and referring agent, Insurance information including name, ID# and Group # (when applicable). If there is more than one insurance have this information too.
Once we have agreed on an appointment date, Dr. Sigler will email and mail you the NEW PATIENT WELCOME letter. This letter contains all the important information for you to be prepared for the appointment. The letter includes information like Date, Time, my address & contact information, What I need before, What to bring, What to expect, Cost, What happens after the appointment.