Roy J. Laird, Ph.D., LCSW-R

I conduct forensic evaluations of undocumented immigrants who are applying for asylum in the US and prepare affidavits for their court hearings. I have submitted more than 100 affidavits since I started with HealthRight International in 2016. More than 50 of them have had their hearings, and all but two were granted legal status in the US!

My goal is NOT to secure asylum for anyone - that decision is up to the hearing officer or judge. My role is to help the “decider” to understand how… Show more

I conduct forensic evaluations of undocumented immigrants who are applying for asylum in the US and prepare affidavits for their court hearings. I have submitted more than 100 affidavits since I started with HealthRight International in 2016. More than 50 of them have had their hearings, and all but two were granted legal status in the US!

My goal is NOT to secure asylum for anyone - that decision is up to the hearing officer or judge. My role is to help the “decider” to understand how the applicant’s experiences might affect their presentation; to offer an opinion regarding the applicant’s credibility; and to share other pertinent information and clinical findings. Show less

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Oversaw all mental health services in the Bronx for The Children's Aid Society including:

-- A community based clinic treating seriously emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and their families

-- Counseling services for children and adolescents seen at the co-located medical clinic

-- Specialized treatment services for children in foster care

-- Child-Parent Psychotherapy for young children and their caregivers who have experienced traumatic stress

--… Show more

Oversaw all mental health services in the Bronx for The Children's Aid Society including:

-- A community based clinic treating seriously emotionally disturbed children, adolescents and their families

-- Counseling services for children and adolescents seen at the co-located medical clinic

-- Specialized treatment services for children in foster care

-- Child-Parent Psychotherapy for young children and their caregivers who have experienced traumatic stress

-- Opening a mental health clinic as part of a school-based health center at MS 219 in the Bronx

-- Partnership with Fannie Lou Hamer Middle/High School to provide on-site services and link to the clinic (2013-2014) Show less

Oversee the operation of a licensed mental health clinic and two satellites co-located with medical clinics serving a total of six middle schools and two high schools in Upper Manhattan, staffed by a total of four full-time licensed social workers, one part-time psychiatrist and three advanced clinical social work interns.

Oversee a triage process by which students with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) receive mental health treatment while less severe psychosocial problems are… Show more

Oversee the operation of a licensed mental health clinic and two satellites co-located with medical clinics serving a total of six middle schools and two high schools in Upper Manhattan, staffed by a total of four full-time licensed social workers, one part-time psychiatrist and three advanced clinical social work interns.

Oversee a triage process by which students with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) receive mental health treatment while less severe psychosocial problems are addressed by providing social work services through the medical clinic.

Oversee the implementation of an Early Recognition Screening contract awarded by NYS Office of Mental Health to CAS to promote early identification of social, emotional and behavioral difficulties and to reduce the extent to which “mental illness” is stigmatized in the public mind.

Trained and experienced in several evidence-based practices including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Motivational Interviewing and Functional Family Therapy (FFT).

Maintain productive working relationships with five NYC public middle schools serving approximately 2500 6th-8th graders, two high school serving approximately 700 high school students and one incipient "KIPP" (Knowledge Is Power Program) school. Consult with school staff through PPT meetings and individually as needed.

Consult with national and international clients of the CAS Technical Assistance Center, which helps schools and agencies from around the world to develop local community schools. Show less

Provided clinical and administrative supervision to four licensed therapists

Carried a caseload of 12 clients

Assisted the director with all aspects of clinic administration

Established and managed a comprehensive array of services including a mental health clinic, a of case management unit, a day treatment program and a team of peer specialists to work with severely and persistently mentally adults residing in an adult home.

Managed a team of 25 crisis counselors providing services to underserved communities in the New York area who were traumatized by the events of September 11, 2001.