Dr. Casey McDougall
Biography
Licensed Psychologist • Prescribing Psychologist • APA Division 55 Educator of the Year
Dr. Casey McDougall is a licensed psychologist and prescribing psychologist who serves as Professor and Training Director of the Postdoctoral Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP) Program at New Mexico State University. The MSCP Program is one of only a select number of APA-designated psychopharmacology training programs in the United States and prepares licensed psychologists for advanced practice in clinical psychopharmacology, integrated healthcare, and prescriptive authority.
His work is guided by a simple belief:
Psychologists can do more.
Through education, mentorship, workforce development, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Dr. McDougall's mission is to expand access to high-quality behavioral healthcare while preparing psychologists to assume increasingly important roles within modern healthcare systems. His professional efforts focus on advancing prescribing psychology, strengthening integrated behavioral healthcare, and developing the next generation of psychologists who seek to improve the health and well-being of the individuals, families, and communities they serve.
Awards and Recognition
APA Division 55 Educator of the Year (2024)
Dr. McDougall was recognized by the American Psychological Association's Society for Prescribing Psychology (Division 55) as the 2024 Educator of the Year for his contributions to psychopharmacology education, training, mentorship, and professional leadership.
Additional highlights include:
- Leadership of one of the nation's APA-designated postdoctoral psychopharmacology training programs.
- Successful APA redesignation of the NMSU MSCP Program.
- Expansion of continuing education programming in psychopharmacology and integrated healthcare.
- Development of innovative clinical training, supervision, and workforce-development initiatives.
- Service to state and national organizations advancing prescribing psychology and integrated healthcare.
Leadership and Professional Service
Dr. McDougall is actively involved in state and national leadership efforts supporting psychopharmacology education, prescribing psychology, healthcare workforce development, and professional advocacy.
Current leadership positions include:
- Secretary and Education Chair, State Association of Prescribing Psychologists of New Mexico (SPA-NM)
- Co-Chair, Training Directors Council, APA Division 55 (Society for Prescribing Psychology)
- Member, ASPPB Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists (PEP) Job Task Analysis Task Force
He is a frequent presenter, educator, consultant, and advocate for psychopharmacology training, integrated healthcare, professional competency development, and expanding access to behavioral healthcare services.
Teaching
Dr. McDougall teaches and supervises graduate and postdoctoral training in clinical psychopharmacology, neuroscience, integrated healthcare, and professional practice. His teaching emphasizes the integration of psychological science, medicine, and clinical application to prepare psychologists for contemporary healthcare environments.
Current and Recent Teaching
Postdoctoral Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP Program)
- Clinical Psychopharmacology
- Basic and Advanced Pharmacology
- Neuroscience for Psychologists
- Pathophysiology
- Physical Assessment and Clinical Training Oversight
- Psychopharmacology Practicum and Internship Training
- Professional Issues in Prescribing Psychology
Graduate Psychology
- CEPY 6180: Physiology of Psychology
Teaching Philosophy
As a practicing prescribing psychologist, Dr. McDougall brings real-world clinical experience to the classroom and is committed to preparing psychologists to safely and effectively integrate psychopharmacology into comprehensive behavioral healthcare. His teaching philosophy emphasizes competency, collaboration, lifelong learning, scientific rigor, and the responsible application of psychological and medical knowledge to improve patient outcomes.
Clinical and Professional Interests
- Clinical Psychopharmacology
- Prescribing Psychology
- Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
- Healthcare Workforce Development
- Graduate and Postdoctoral Education
- Clinical Training and Supervision
- Rural and Underserved Healthcare
- Military and Veteran Behavioral Health
- Tribal and Indigenous Health
- Interdisciplinary Consultation and Collaboration
- Professional Leadership and Advocacy
- Longitudinal Patient Outcomes
Professional Affiliations
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- APA Division 55 – Society for Prescribing Psychology
- State Association of Prescribing Psychologists of New Mexico (SPA-NM)
- Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)
- National Register of Health Service Psychologists
Background
Dr. McDougall earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Dakota and his postdoctoral Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology from Alliant International University. He completed internship training through the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and postdoctoral fellowship training with the Pueblo of Acoma.
His professional experience includes service within Tribal healthcare systems, the Indian Health Service, integrated primary care settings, community behavioral health programs, forensic environments, and rural healthcare systems. He previously served as Behavioral Health Director for the Indian Health Service at Red Lake Hospital and has worked extensively in settings focused on improving access to care for historically underserved populations.
A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom III, Dr. McDougall remains committed to advancing healthcare access, professional training, and integrated behavioral healthcare for military, veteran, Tribal, rural, and underserved communities.
Under his leadership, the NMSU MSCP Program continues to support psychologists from across the United States who seek advanced competency in clinical psychopharmacology, integrated healthcare, and prescribing psychology. Through his teaching, service, and advocacy, he remains dedicated to advancing the profession while helping psychologists expand their role in improving healthcare access and outcomes nationwide.
