Empowering Public Safety Professionals through Psychological Services
Passionate about serving those who serve
Dr. Jeni McCutcheon is a highly experienced and qualified Psychologist dedicated to providing exceptional psychological services to the men and women working in law enforcement, fire, and other public safety agencies. For over 20 years, she has been dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique mental health needs of first responders.
Comprehensive Services for Public Safety
Dr. McCutcheon offers a comprehensive range of services tailored specifically to the challenges faced by public safety professionals. These include:
Pre-employment Evaluations
- Comprehensive assessments to identify potential mental health risks and suitability for specific roles.
Specialty Selection Evaluations
- Expertise in evaluating candidates for high-risk assignments and ensuring appropriate placement.
Wellness Programs
- Individual and group interventions to support mental wellbeing, reduce stress, and enhance resilience.
Critical Incident Management
- Specialized support for officers involved in traumatic events, including post-traumatic stress interventions, debriefings, and crisis management.
Training and Consultation
- Personalized training programs and consultation services on various topics related to public safety psychology.
Expertise and Credentials
- Board Certified in Police & Public Safety Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
- Member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Psychological Services Section and other esteemed organizations.
- Trained hostage negotiator and certified in critical incident stress debriefings.
Extensive Experience
- Over 30,000 public safety evaluations conducted in collaboration with various agencies across Arizona.
- Directed public safety psychological services units and managed comprehensive EAP and chaplaincy programs.
Dedicated to the Community
Dr. McCutcheon is passionate about building strong relationships with public safety organizations and providing them with accessible, evidence-based care. Her unwavering support and commitment to understanding and addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by first responders make her a trusted partner in building healthier and more resilient communities.
Negative Experiences with Dr. McCutcheon
Unprofessional Behavior
Multiple reviewers have reported experiencing unprofessional behavior from Dr. McCutcheon during their employment evaluations. They have described her as being cold, detached, and uninterested in their answers, often not even looking up from her desk during the evaluation. One reviewer mentioned that she was heard yelling from another room during the written exam, which is extremely unprofessional.
Lack of Expertise
Reviewers have also questioned Dr. McCutcheon's expertise in administering psychological evaluations. One reviewer, who has a master's degree in forensic psychology, pointed out several issues with the written evaluation, including the use of an uncalibrated test, opinion-based questions, and a lack of factual statements to determine deceit or carelessness.
Disregard for Confidentiality
Another major concern is Dr. McCutcheon's disregard for confidentiality. Reviewers have reported being asked to provide their social security numbers multiple times, and these private documents were left in an unlocked file room.
Negative Interactions
Several reviewers have reported feeling belittled, talked down to, and snapped at by Dr. McCutcheon during the evaluation. They have described her as being narcissistic and treating them like children.
