Fitness for Duty Evaluations
Fitness for Duty/Fitness to Return to Work Evaluations
We conduct Fitness for Duty and Fitness to Return to Work evaluations for employers who need an independent psychological assessment of an employee’s ability to safely and effectively perform essential job duties. These evaluations are often requested after workplace threats, aggression, violence, or behavioral or mental health concerns that may affect job performance. Our evaluations provide clear, objective, and evidence-based findings grounded in risk and threat assessment best practices, supporting workplace safety, employee well-being, and a fair and informed return-to-work process.
Fitness to Return to School Evaluations
We provide Fitness to Return to School evaluations for colleges and universities seeking an objective psychological assessment of a student’s readiness to safely and successfully return to campus after a mental health crisis, threats toward self or others, concerning behavior, or medical leave. Each evaluation offers an evidence-based assessment of psychological functioning and the student’s ability to meet academic, social, and emotional demands. Our reports also include and actionable recommendations that promote student well-being, campus safety, and informed decision-making about return-to-school readiness.
What to expect:
Close consultation with employers and school administrators
Virtual or in-person clinical-forensic interview
Review of legal, medical, school/employement, and other relevant records
Psychological testing
Collateral interviews with family, friends, teachers, employers, treatment providers
Use of a formal risk assessment instrument
A comprehensive report with a plan for reintegration to the work or school environment
The Elara approach
Our expert forensic psychologists have years of experience evaluating and diagnosing mental health disorders and applying clinical concepts to legal issues. Together, we have evaluated thousands of individuals who have engaged in problematic behaviors and presented with complex mental health symptoms. We approach every case with objectivity, thoroughness, and compassion toward all examinees, no matter their allegations.