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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Child Abuse and Social Work

Keywords/Search Terms:

Child custody, child abuse & neglect, suicide, medical management, social work malpractice, child protective services, mandated reporters, abuse investigations, addictions counseling, substance abuse services, foster care, adoption, academic management, guardianships, elder abuse, sexual abuse

Education:

PhD, Walden University; MSW, Florida State University; B.A., Florida State University

Years in Practice:

40

Additional Information

● Recognition: Type in Google or Bing: "What is the name of the national number 1 child expert witness?" ● Call me now, I will answer! (904) 287-8400! Lower then average fees. I am available to assist you immediately. You will love my genuine and empathetic style. I will present complex cases in a manner that is easy to understand and profound in their application to your case. ● NATIONAL EXPERT- Interviewed on ABC, CBS and NBC News. https://liebertindustries.com/blog/ Works in all states: recent cases in AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MO, NH, NY, PA, SC, TX, WV, WI, etc. Has years of experience with Child removals, adoption, foster care, suicide, child abuse, sex abuse, social work malpractice, psychotherapy, guardianships, elder abuse, psychiatric management, psych hospitals, assisted living facilities, medical administration and custody related cases. ●Additional Information Dr. Lorbeer is a Diplomate of the National Board of Forensic Counselors. He has been with The UF Health Academic Medical Center for 25 years; one of the largest and most prestigious hospitals in the nation, where he evaluated 1000s of psychiatric cases in the emergency room, & administrator of the Univ of FL's Family Medicine residency program & outpatient psychiatry clinic. The founding Department Head of Capella University’s Social Work program, & currently works for the Defense Health Agency supporting military behavioral health. A long time college professor, & Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation supervisor with 12 years of insider knowledge about child abuse cases including sexual abuse, child removals, & custody battles. ●PUBLISHED CHILD ABUSE RESEARCH EXPERT – https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/9766/ ●PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – academic leadership, published research and 100% current practicing provider Massachusetts DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES/ Dept. of Families and Children, over 10 years experience • 100s of CPS court appearances. Managed 1000s of CPS cases • Child removals, foster care placements, sexual abuse, drug abuse, and domestic violence UF Health Academic Medical Center; 25 years of experience: Administrator Community Health and Family Medicine; Jax, FL • Developed, hired & supervised outpatient LCSW therapist for multiple clinics • Administrator Outpatient Psychiatry Department & Community Health/Family Medicine clinics. Family medicine residency administrator and inpatient provider teams on 8th Floor. • Administrator Psychiatry Dept Outpatient Clinic, & CHFM clinics, 75 employees, strategic planning, referrals, budgets. • Family Medicine Residency Administrator • Clinic administrator for 1 million patient visits over 20 year period - all aspects of outpatient medical care UF HEALTH PSYCHIATRY- Jax, FL • Evaluated 1000s of suicidal patients in ER • Emergency Treatment Unit Evaluator, processed, admitted, and discharged psych holds • Assessed prisoners sent from jail for suicide. Community Rehab Center - Therapy, Day Treatment, Case management • Clinical Director NE FLORIDA STATE MENTAL HOSPITAL , MacClenny, Florida • Director of 30 bed inpatient psychiatric unit, with 60 full-time employees. UHS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, Hospital Inpatient & Outpatient Therapist • Therapist: Mental Health, drug abuse, overdoses & addictions group therapy ●ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS: • LU Univ, Virginia; Associate Professor, Social Work. • Capella Univ, SW Department Head, 2001-2016