Foundations of Health Service Psychology

Timothy Melchert’s research focuses on the theoretical and scientific frameworks used to guide education and practice in behavioural healthcare. He utilizes a science-based biopsychosocial framework to resolve much of the theoretical confusion and professional conflicts that have long plagued the field of professional psychology. He is the author of Foundations of Professional Psychology, First Edition (Academic Press) and Biopsychosocial Practice: A Science-Based Framework for Behavioral Health Care (APA Press).

Part One - Conceptual foundations of the biopsychosocial approach to behavioral health care

1. The foundational framework for understanding human psychology and behavioral health care2. The evolution of psychology as a science and field of professional practice3. Scientific foundations: understanding human nature4. Ethical foundations of behavioral health care

Part Two - The public we serve and their biopsychosocial circumstances

5. Psychological functioning6. Sociocultural functioning7. Physical health and functioning8. Development: biopsychosocial factors interacting over time

Part Three - Conceptualizing the behavioral health care treatment process

9. Assessment10. Treatment planning11. Treatment12. Outcomes assessment

Part Four - Additional implications for health service psychology

13. Public health and integrated primary care14. A new era for health service psychology