What is the Behavioral Sciences Department?

The Behavioral Sciences Department is a specialized division of Business Controls, Inc. (BCI) and is comprised of specially trained mental health professionals who have expertise in identifying, assessing, and managing individuals who pose or may pose a threat to the workplace. Additionally, the Behavioral Sciences Department efforts in assisting organizations make the best employment decisions before, during, and after an employee's involvement with the organization. The services provided by the Behavioral Sciences Department perfectly complement the core investigative services provided by BCI.

Additionally, the Behavioral Sciences Department assists organizations with their employment decisions before, during, and after an employee's relationship with the organization. BCI has clinicians specializing in both forensic and clinical psychology, whose work spans all aspects of BCI services.

What is Forensic Psychology?

Also known as psychology and law, correctional psychology, police psychology, and psychology of juvenile and adult offending, forensic psychology is broadly defined as the production and application of psychological knowledge to the civil and criminal justice systems. More specifically, forensic psychology encompasses both the research endeavors that examines parts of human behavior that is directly related to a part of a legal process (for instance, criminal and non-socially conforming behavior), as well as the professional practice of psychology within a system in which civil and criminal law may intersect.

Why should my organization utilize the services of the Behavioral Sciences Department?

The skill, expertise, and experience of the Behavioral Sciences Department professionals are unique in the field of risk mitigation. With education and experiential backgrounds in clinical and forensic psychology, this team of experts brings a unique skill set to assist in examining and analyzing employee related issues and criminal thinking. Specifically, the Behavioral Sciences Department is trained to conduct clinical interviews and critical assessments of potential threats to organizations, as well as to consult with your organization as to the most appropriate hires. Engaging BCI's Behavioral Sciences services will provide your organization with an independent evaluation to supplement your employment decisions, giving you the confidence to execute these results in a manner that will benefit everyone who is involved.

What are some of the practical and measurable benefits of using the services provided by the Behavioral Sciences Department?

• Reduction in employee turnover
• Decreased costs associated with hiring and training
• Selection of more effective personnel
• Increased employee retention
• Increased morale among employees
• Enhanced productivity
• Creation of a safer workplace environment
• Litigation avoidance
• Removal of managerial staff from high conflict incidents with troublesome employees

What services does the Behavioral Sciences Department provide?

• Pre-employment screenings
• Post-employment screenings
• Fitness-for-duty evaluations
• Threat assessments
• Separation negotiation
• Investigation
• Consultation
• Training

What is included in the Behavioral Sciences Department services?

Every service the Behavioral Sciences Department offers will be tailored to the needs of your organization. Typically, most services will include one or more members of the Behavioral Sciences team conducting an in-person interview with the person in question in order to obtain crucial behavioral information that cannot be obtained over the phone or by file review alone. Review of collateral data, such as personnel files, criminal and civil legal records, medical and mental health records, etc., psychological testing, use of classification tools, and interviews with witnesses or other persons involved also may be included in the process. The Behavioral Sciences Department will provide your organization with a written report that you can reference when making your employment decision. Lastly, if needed, the Behavioral Sciences Department can educate your organization as to what you can do in the future to prevent potentially threatening and/or damaging employment situations.

What types of organizations typically use Behavioral Sciences services?

Corporations, police departments, and governmental agencies are just some of the types of organizations that utilize Behavioral Sciences services. The work of the Behavioral Sciences Team often supplements the consultative and investigative work, whose clients cross all vertical markets.

Why should my organization choose BCI's Behavioral Sciences Department over other competitors?

BCI's Behavioral Sciences Department has over 40 years of combined experience in the field of psychology and is supported by the rest of the BCI organization that conducts workplace investigations and consultative efforts on a regular basis for the past 11 years. Each team member is equipped with renowned advanced education in forensic or clinical psychology and is consistently undergoing continuing education to stay abreast on new research and regulations. We also have attorneys on staff that specialize in employment law and supplement the work of this department to address any potential legal ramifications from employment decisions. The Behavioral Sciences Department not only provides your organization an accurate assessment quickly and efficiently in order to save your organization time and money, but is able to provide a well rounded solution for any employment issue that may arise.

How soon will I get the results from my services?

The Behavioral Sciences Department can give verbal feedback regarding your project within 24 hours. Comprehensive and thorough written reports are delivered as follows:

Can the Behavioral Sciences Department conduct psychological testing?

Yes, the Behavioral Sciences Department can conduct psychological testing. BCI has clinical Ph.D. and M.A. level clinicians on staff to conduct various psychological tests and assessments in accordance with the Ethical Guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA) and applicable state laws.

What sort of psychological testing and assessment can the Behavioral Sciences Department conduct?

Based on your organization's needs and intended objectives, the Behavioral Sciences Department can assess intelligence, personality, occupational stress, substance abuse, and other indicators of potential workplace concerns or problems, as well as employee strengths.

Do you have the capability to travel out of state or out of the country?

Yes, we provide our services to organizations and agencies throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. We also have to capability to travel internationally if needed.

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