Pediatricians and Pharmacologically Trained Psychologists

Preface.- About the Editor.- List of Contributors.- Part I: Foundations of Collaborative Care.- Psychology, Psychopharmacotherapy and Pediatrics: When to Treat and When to Refer.- Collaboration between Pharmacologically Trained Psychologists and Pediatricians: History and Professional Issues.- Part II: Collaboration with Pediatricians in Specific Settings.- The Clinical Experience of RxP-Trained Psychologists Working in Non-RxP States.- The Practice of Medical Psychology in an RxP State: New Opportunities for Comprehensive Pediatric Care.- Integrated Care in Rural Settings.- Collaborative Practice with Pediatricians within the Indian Health Service: Taking Care of Frontier Children.- The Practice of Medical Psychology in a Pediatric Hospital Setting: A Personal Account from an RxP State.- Part III: Collaboration with Pediatricians in Treatment of Specific Disorders.- Collaborative Treatment of Disruptive and Mood Disorders.- Collaboration between Pediatricians and Pharmacologically Trained Psychologists in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Pediatric Patients.- Collaborative Treatment of Eating Disorders.- Collaborative Treatment of Medical Disorders: The Management of Diabetes.- Collaborating with Pediatricians and Gastroenterologists: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders.- Part IV: Future Directions in Pharmacological Collaboration.- Brain Markers: An Emerging Technology with Potential to Enhance Collaboration Between Pediatricians and Pharmacologically Trained Psychologists.- Internship and Fellowship Experiences: Preparing Psychology Trainees for Effective Collaboration with Primary Care Physicians.- The New Face of Psychology Predoctoral Training: Psychopharmacology and Collaborative Care.- RxP Training Informs the Practice of Supervision of Non-Pharmacologically Trained Mental Health Practitioners.

George M. Kapalka, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist who has been delivering mental health services to children and adolescents for more than 20 years. Of particular relevance to the topic of this proposal, Dr. Kapalka is a member of the first graduating class of psychologists trained in psychopharmacology within the profession of psychology, and psychologists with his (or similar) training now prescribe medications in the states of New Mexico and Louisiana. He maintains an active clinical practice that primarily involves consultation with pediatricians. He is a member of medical staff at a primary care hospital where he delivers consultation and training services to medical professionals. In addition, he is Associate Professor of Psychological Counseling at Monmouth University (a Graduate Faculty appointment) and is an active researcher. He is the author of "Parenting your out-of-control child" (Kapalka, 2007), and has authored or co-authored dozens of professional publications in psychological, educational, and medical journals, book chapters, and so forth. In addition, he has authored or co-authored more than 40 research presentations at local, regional, national and international conferences of psychological, educational, and medical professional associations. Currently, he is editor of the New Jersey Journal of Professional Counseling and editor of the Newsletter of the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy. He is also a member of the Editorial Board of the online journal PsycCritiques and serves as the Director of the Learning Disorders and ADHD Research Content Areas with the Association for the Advancement of Educational Research. He has also been active as an Editorial Consultant for several psychological journals. Dr. Kapalka has experience appearing on talk shows and news programs, including the San Francisco NBC affiliate, and the "Newsmakers" series on CNN's Headline News cable television

From the reviews:

"This book details how pediatricians and psychologists who have training in psychopharmacology can collaborate to better understand and help children. ... The intended audience includes psychologists, pediatricians, and other child mental health clinicians as well as nonphysician prescribers such as nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists. ... It is a book that every psychologist interested in prescriptive privileges should read." (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody's Review Service, June, 2011)

"The book will primarily appeal to graduate students and practicing clinicians ... nurses, physician's assistants, and other mental health providers may also find the information accessible and directly applicable to their practice. The material in this text is well organized, making it an excellent reference book for clinicians who see clients presenting with diverse psychopathology. ... an excellent resource book for graduate students and clinicians that will have a broad level of appeal because of its applicability and timeliness in the field." (Lisa Fitzgibbons, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 57 (1), January, 2012)