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Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations — SK Wellness Services

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Fitness-for-Duty (FFD) Psychological Evaluations

Independent psychological evaluations addressing an employer's specific fitness-for-duty referral question. Evaluations may include clinical interview, record review, standardized psychological testing, and a written report addressing functional concerns and relevant recommendations.

Who this is for

  • HR leaders navigating a return-to-work or safety decision
  • Employers responding to observable performance or behavior concerns
  • In-house or outside counsel building a defensible record
  • Public-sector and safety-sensitive employers

What it answers

  • Can the employee currently, safely perform the essential functions of the position?
  • Are there functional limitations, and what accommodations may be indicated?
  • What return-to-work conditions, if any, are appropriate?

The Process

What to expect, step by step.

  1. 1

    Employer referral & scoping

    We begin with the employer's specific fitness-for-duty referral question and the essential functions of the position.

  2. 2

    Record review

    A structured review of relevant HR, medical, and incident documentation.

  3. 3

    Clinical interview & standardized testing

    A confidential clinical interview with the employee and standardized psychological testing selected to the referral question.

  4. 4

    Written report

    A written report addressing functional concerns and relevant recommendations, shared per the terms set at referral.

Timelines are set at referral based on the question and any HR or legal deadlines.

Frequently Asked

Common questions.

How is an FFD different from a clinical evaluation?

A fitness-for-duty evaluation is written specifically for the employer's referral question and framed around the essential functions of the job, not a general clinical picture.

Is the evaluation confidential?

The evaluation is conducted confidentially; the written report is shared according to the terms established at referral.

Are services in person or virtual?

Both. Telehealth appointments are available throughout Texas when clinically appropriate; some testing may require an in-person visit depending on the referral question and measures used.

How do I get started?

Contact SK Wellness to start. The referral is reviewed for appropriateness, intake forms are sent, insurance benefits are verified when applicable, and an initial appointment is scheduled.

Ready to talk it through?

A free 15-minute consultation is often all it takes to know where to start.