Functional Behavioral Assessments in Nebraska
Aequitas Behavioral Assessments and Consulting, LLC
Aequitas Behavioral Assessments and Consultation
Clinical Services
Functional Behavioral Assessments
We specialize in Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) in rural areas, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Each Consultive Assessment is strength-based, and person-centered which highlights each person's abilities and fosters meaningful progress.
We offer comprehensive services, including FBAs, Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), and Safety Plans, tailored to promote resilience and positive outcomes. Our support extends beyond assessment, providing ongoing consultation to ensure effective implementation.
ADA Paratransit Eligibility Determination
Paratransit determinations evaluate whether a person’s disability prevents them from independently using regular city buses. Through an application and sometimes an interview or medical verification, eligibility is classified as unconditional (always eligible), conditional (eligible only in certain situations), or temporary (eligible for a limited time). This process ensures services are reserved for those whose disabilities truly limit fixed-route access.
Risk Tier Consultation
We partner with agencies and families to develop individualized strategies for people on risk tiers, focusing both on the person’s unique needs and on building the skill and confidence of their Direct Support Professionals. Through a comprehensive review of behavioral data, environmental factors, and staff competencies, we craft person-centered plans that progressively reduce restrictions. Our ultimate aim is to safely exit individuals from the Risk Tier, so they can fully participate and thrive in the community they’ve chosen—at the lowest level of supervision necessary.
Psychosexual Risk Assessment
We provide trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate assessments that balance each youth’s right to restoration and dignity with the imperative of community safety. By integrating clinical interviews, validated risk-need tools, and collateral information (e.g., family, school, probation), we identify:
Protective factors and strengths to support healthy development
Dynamic risk indicators requiring targeted intervention
Environmental contributors that can be modified to reduce risk
From these data, we collaborate with caregivers and providers to design individualized treatment and supervision plans. Our recommendations emphasize skill-building, restorative opportunities, and community reintegration—while ensuring structured safeguards that protect both the young person and those around them.
Threat Assessment
With nearly a decade of experience in behavioral threat assessment, Dr. Zak provides high-impact consultation and strategic support to healthcare systems, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations. His work spans dynamic mitigation of complex cases; including targeted violence, suicidal risk, mass casualty prevention, insider threats; across clinical, educational, and public safety domains.
Workplace Violence Prevention
As a regional consultant in Workplace Violence Prevention, Dr. Zak has guided organizations in the development and implementation of Threat Assessment Teams (TATs) in accordance with Joint Commission standards for accreditation. His expertise includes policy design, multidisciplinary coordination, and sustainable intervention protocols that prioritize early identification and de-escalation of risk. Our services include:
Behavioral threat assessment and structured risk formulation
Development of enterprise-level threat management infrastructure
Training and technical assistance for law enforcement, security, and emergency departments
Crisis intervention planning for high-risk individuals and settings
Community partnership facilitation for school systems, healthcare networks, and public sector agencies
HIPAA Exceptions
Duty to Warn and Duty to Protect
Target Hardening
Clinical Supervision
I provide clinical supervision in accordance with the State of Nebraska regulations governing the practice of mental health professionals, including supervision for Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioners (PLMHPs) working toward independent licensure as LIMHPs or LMHPs. Supervision is structured to meet all statutory and regulatory requirements including competencies in diagnosis, treatment planning, risk assessment, and harm reduction.