Cetas Psychology’s principal psychologist, Nishie Govender, is a clinical psychologist with over 10+ years in workplace psychological assessments. This dual experience means assessments are comprehensive, holistic and considered. Best efforts are made to accommodate the employer and to ensure the employee has an experience that doesn't add to the stress of an already challenging time.
Assessment Overview
Our fitness for work assessments provide expert, independent, objective evaluations of an employee’s capacity to perform their duties safely and effectively or recommendations to improve functioning. Assessments can also be proactive and an early intervention measure to support both the employee and employer.
What’s involved?
When
After an employee is injured
Suspected psychological harm, also known as pre-injury or early interventionion (to avoid injury)
After mental illness and its impact on work duties have been disclosed
Mental health concerns by employee or employer
Prolonged leave or
concerning behaviour.
The assessment can be carried out either before, after, or during commencing employment.
Process
Consent and Context: The employee provides relevant context and documentation.
Assessment: Conducted via telehealth or in-person, focusing on mental health, functioning and psychosocial risk management.
Report: A comprehensive report with findings and recommendations is provided to the employer and employee.
Consultation: Discussion of the report and its findings with the employer.
Report includes
Personal History
Employment History
Health History
Presenting Issues and Concerns
Personal challenges
Work challenges
Psychological Assessment and Tests
Description of symptoms
Diagnosis if appropriate
Current Treatment
Summary of Findings
Employer’s reporting or feedback
Recommendations
Treatment recommendations
Workplace Accommodations
Fees
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$1,795+GST, including assessment, report preparation, and debriefing.
For more details, contact us directly.
Nishie’s workplace assessments include
Injury Management assessments
Psychological Functional assessments
Independent Medical Examiner assessments
Life Insurance liability assessments
She also has comprehensive experience in clinical testing, assessment and diagnosing.