Comprehensive Neuropsychological Assessment
At Alta Mira, we believe true healing begins with understanding. Our comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments provide a clearer picture of the emotional, cognitive, and behavioral factors shaping each client’s experience. By identifying underlying issues and strengths, these evaluations help our clinical team design more precise, effective treatment plans informed by detailed psychological testing. When clinically indicated, assessments are offered within our comprehensive, integrated model of care and are tailored to each person’s goals, history, and length of stay.
When We Recommend Testing (Clinical & Medical Necessity)
When requested, we conduct testing when it clearly supports treatment goals, such as to:
- Clarify or refine a diagnosis
- Identify cognitive strengths and limitations that affect daily functioning
- Deepen understanding of personality factors that may influence recovery, motivation, relationships, or treatment engagement
- Inform academic, vocational, or discharge planning
Following initial evaluations, our multidisciplinary team determines whether testing will meaningfully support the client’s care.
Length of Stay Considerations
- 30+ days: Clients may receive a full range of personality and cognitive assessments, allowing for richer, more comprehensive insights.
- Shorter stays: Clinicians select targeted measures to answer the most pressing clinical questions so results remain meaningful and actionable within the available timeframe.
What Assessments May Include
On request, and depending on clinical need, assessment may involve:
- Clinical interviews & record review to establish history and context
- Cognitive testing (e.g., attention, memory, processing speed, executive functioning)
- Personality and symptom inventories to explore mood, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral patterns as part of a comprehensive psychological assessment
(Specific test batteries are selected case-by-case; not all clients require every component.)
Client, Family, and Referral Questions
When clients, families, or referring professionals have specific diagnostic or treatment-related questions, we collaborate to:
- Identify the most appropriate assessment options
- Align the scope of testing with the client’s time in treatment
- Prioritize results that will directly inform care and discharge planning
What to Expect
- Referral & Rationale: Your care team confirms the clinical questions testing should answer.
- Assessment Sessions: Testing occurs across one or more sessions, paced to support well-being and engagement.
- Integration with Treatment: Preliminary insights are shared with the care team to shape ongoing interventions.
- Feedback & Recommendations: Results are explained in clear, supportive language, with practical guidance for next steps.
- Written Summary: You receive a concise report that can be shared with outpatient providers after discharge.
How Findings Inform Care
Assessment insights are woven into every aspect of treatment:
- Personalized interventions matched to cognitive profile and readiness
- Safety and stabilization strategies supported by strengths and limitations
- Skill-building plans for attention, memory, and executive functioning
- Family education to improve communication and support at home
Aftercare guidance to sustain gains and support long-term well-being
An Integrated Approach to Healing
Advanced psychological and neuropsychological testing at Alta Mira reflects our commitment to treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Working closely with our psychiatric, medical, and therapeutic teams, assessment findings enhance the care clients receive while with us and provide a roadmap for sustained well-being after discharge.
