About

Dr. Kevin Smith is an experienced clinical psychologist who has a background in psychological assessments that include:  geriatric neurocognitive testing, health psychology, bariatric evaluations, pain management, and public safety evaluations.  He has been conducting public safety evaluations since 1998, conducted thousands of pre-employment psychological evaluations, and numerous psychological fitness for duty evaluations for various departments (Police Departments, Sheriff’s Offices, Constables, District Attorneys, Customs, and Border Patrol) over the years. 

Dr. Smith has 29 years of experience in diagnostic assessment and psychological evaluations. He is a former faculty member from Baylor College of Medicine.  He has provided consulting services to several hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and physician practices over the years. 

Dr. Smith takes pride in providing thorough psychological evaluations in a timely manner.   We make every effort to provide a non-threatening and professional office environment.    

Education & Training

01/2001
California School of Professional Psychology
Alameda
Master of Science: Post Doctoral Masters' in Psychopharmacology

06/1992
Pacific Graduate School of Psychology/Palo Alto U
Palo Alto, CA
Ph.D.: Clinical Psychology

06/1990
Pacific Graduate School of Psychology/Palo Alto U
Palo Alto, CA
Master of Science: Clinical Psychology

06/1987
University of Arkansas, Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology

University Of Texas Houston Health Science Center - Postdoctoral Fellow
Houston, TX
08/1992 - 08/1993

  • Conducted Psychological Testing with outpatient and inpatient chronic pain and pre-surgical patients for a university hospital and outpatient program.
  • Conducted Pre-surgical Evaluations to Determine Suitability for Chronic Pain Management Program, and for implantable devices.
  • Participated in research program in Health Psychology topics, including psychological risk factors associated with implantable devices.
  • Provided Individual, Couples, and Group Psychotherapy in an Outpatient Clinic.
  • Provided biofeedback training and relaxation training for stress management for mood disorders and chronic pain.
  • Attended in service research seminars and collegiate meetings to discuss new technologies and research in health psychology and clinical psychology.

Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Predoctoral Intern APA Accredited Internship
San Antonio, TX
08/1991 - 08/1992

  • Psychological evaluations including psychological testing with veterans with mental and physical Disabilities, including PTSD, Chronic Pain, Sleep Disorders, Severe Psychiatric Illness, and Spinal Cord Injuries.
  • Case Consultation and psychological evaluations in inpatient medical units, psychiatric units, and ambulatory care centers.
  • Conducted Neuropsychological Evaluations for Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Dementia Screens.
  • Conducted Individual and Group Psychotherapy Treatment on inpatient psychiatric units, and for outpatient psychology practice.
  • Attended in service research seminars and collegiate meetings to discuss new technologies and research in clinical psychology, health psychology, and neuropsychological assessment.

Medical Licensure

N/A

Experience

Professional Summary

  • Clinical Psychologist with training, and experience in pre-employment, fitness for duty evaluations for law enforcement, and consultation with agencies to meet TCOLE and IACP Guidelines for Background and Screening of Applicants/Employees.
  • Extensive experience working in multidisciplinary research and clinical treatment teams for patients with complex medical problems (including HIV disease, cancer, chronic pain, head injury, spinal cord injury).
  • Extensive background in screening and interviewing patients to identify underlying health issues. Selected, approved and documented individualized treatment processes, plans and procedures.
  • Education in psychopharmacology and experience with consultation with physicians for risk factors for poly-pharmacy and medication side effects on neuro-cognitive functioning.

Work History

Kevin G Smith PhD and Associates PC - Clinical Psychology
03/1995 – Current       4203 Yoakum Blvd, Suite 170, Houston, Texas 77006

  • Provided Pre-employment Psychological Evaluations and Fitness for Duty Evaluations since 2000 to numerous agencies, including Harris County Toll Road Authority, City of Houston Emergency 911 Center, City of Houston Civil Service Commission, City of Houston Police Department (2nd opinions), Harris County Sheriff's Office, Harris County Precinct 4, Harris County Precinct 5, League City Police Department, US Customs and Border Patrol. Well over 100 Fitness for Duty Evaluations in the last 10 years.
  • Provided Consultation to Law Enforcement Agencies to Improve Recruitment Background Screening for New Applicants.
  • Provided Data Analytics to Help Assess for Adverse Impact in Selection Process for Law Enforcement Agencies.
  • Critically analyzed and interpreted reports related to opioid addiction, self-harm and psychosis across many healthcare domains.
  • Critically analyzed psychological testing, interview data, medical history, and psychological testing to determine suitability for pre-surgical interventions for bariatric surgery, elective back surgery, implantable spinal cord stimulators, and implantable pain pumps to numerous physicians in the greater Houston area.
  • Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals for individuals, couples, and groups.

Baylor College Of Medicine - Clinical Psychologist, Asst. Clinical Professor
Houston, Texas 77030
09/1993 - 03/1995

  • Program development to meet CARF Accreditation Standards.
  • Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and pain management.
  • Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
  • Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
  • Conducted Interviews, Psychological Testing, and Psychological Evaluations for opioid risk stratification, and eligibility for chronic pain management programs, implantable spinal cord stimulators and implantable pumps.
  • Provided biofeedback and relaxation training to patients with mood disorders and/or chronic pain.
  • Remained as an Adjunct Faculty Member until 2000.

Specialties

Clinical Psychology.

Modalities

  • Law Enforcement Evaluations (Pre-employment; Fitness for Duty Evaluations.
  • Pre-surgical Psychological Evaluations for Bariatric Surgery, Opioid Risk Stratification, Implantable Devices.
  • Consultation and Program Development with Law Enforcement Agencies and Hospitals.
  • Individual, Couples, and Group Psychotherapy with Adults.

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Where to find us

4203 Yoakum Boulevard, Suite 170 Houston, Texas 77006

713.795.5151