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Dr. Ernest L. Brown, Jr.

Dr. Ernest L. Brown, Jr.

Deputy Director, Facility Rehabilitation and Health Services

Dr. Brown is an American Psychological Association Minority Fellow and an accomplished diversity presenter, trainer, and consultant. He has several publications including a co-authored book, over 25 presentations pertaining to diversity and Black male mental health, psychopathology, and treatment, and has provided mental health and diversity/cultural competence related training to law enforcement. He has served as an adjunct professor at the oldest private Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the nation, Wilberforce University of Dayton, Ohio. He was also an adjunct professor at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Brown earned his B.S. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the HBCU Fayetteville State University, and his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wright State University School of Professional Psychology in Dayton, Ohio.

Facility Rehabilitation and Health Services

Facility Rehabilitation and Health Services is responsible for providing all clinical and medical services within the agency’s secure facilities. The team of nurses, nurse managers, physician assistants, and the medical director conduct health screenings to identify urgent or chronic conditions. The team provides routine medical care like ophthalmology, dentistry, immunizations, and medication management. They also coordinate with outside specialists and respond to sick call requests from youth. The agency's Infirmary, which houses and treats injured or sick youth, also falls under this Facility Rehabilitation and Health Services.

This branch is also responsible for compiling records, interviews, and various testing to ensure that statutorily required psychological evaluations are completed timely and provide the court with sufficient information to determine an appropriate sentence. The agency’s mental health professionals support the mental, emotional, and behavioral health of youth, which includes individual and group therapy, developing and monitoring individual treatment plans, de-escalation and crisis intervention. The clinical staff also ensures that youth stay connected to their community and their family and support team as part of the rehabilitative process.