For Employers
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.
Office on NASA Parkway serving Clear Lake, Webster, League City & Houston · Telehealth across Texas
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
- Corporations, public-sector agencies, and safety-sensitive employers
- Employees who have been asked by their employer to complete an FFD evaluation
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
Employer referral & scoping
We begin with the employer's specific fitness-for-duty referral question and the essential functions of the position.
- 2
Record review
A structured review of relevant HR, medical, and incident documentation.
- 3
Clinical interview & standardized testing
A confidential clinical interview with the employee and standardized psychological testing selected to the referral question.
- 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.
I'm an employee and my employer asked me to get an FFD evaluation. What should I do?
Contact the office and let us know your employer has requested a fitness-for-duty evaluation. It helps to have the referral letter or HR contact information on hand. We'll explain the process, what the evaluation involves, and how the report will be shared.
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.
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