Fitness for Duty Evaluation
Fitness for Duty Evaluations for Police and Public Safety Departments
You work directly with those tasked to “protect and serve”. You have spent months (and maybe years) supporting those on the front line from behind the scenes. You’ve seen what can happen when employees are working at their optimal level, but you’ve seen the other side too. Something has happened or concerns have been raised, and now you are worried that one of your own may pose a direct threat to themselves or others - or - be unable to perform the essential functions of their job. You suspect that a psychological or cognitive disorder may be the cause. The stakes are incredibly high - for the employee, the organization, and the broader community. You have specific questions that need to be answered as quickly as possible.
You need a police and public safety psychologist.
I’m Dr. Vernon and I help first response departments by offering Fitness for Duty evaluations. I am licensed police and public safety psychologist (PsyD) with assessment experience at the local, state, and federal level. I am based in Richmond, VA - but able to serve departments anywhere in Virginia. I am skilled at navigating the complexities of employee wellness, organizational liability and public safety. Through this process, both you AND the referred employee will find me to be respectful, direct and engaging.
Fitness-for-Duty Evaluation Process
Here’s how it works: You’ll prepare for the consultation by clarifying the reason for the evaluation and any timeline requirements. Once we agree to work together, you’ll complete the new client registration and referral form and upload any relevant documents. This is all done electronically, which is important given the time pressures at play. I’ll review the uploaded materials and plan an evaluation unique to the employee’s circumstances. This typically includes review of relevant documentation and records, testing (if appropriate), and interviews with the employee, supervisors, and/or family and friends. After completing a thorough evaluation, I will provide a clear opinion about fitness for duty and considerations for restrictions or accommodations.
Your Next Step for a Fitness-for-Duty Evaluation
Call (804) 404-3233 or email amber@vernonpsyd.com to schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation to get this time-sensitive process started. Specialties include fit for duty evaluation, psychological fitness for duty evaluation, fitness to work evaluation, fit for duty psychological evaluation, fitness for duty assessment, fitness for duty psychological testing.
Fitness for Duty Evaluations for Individuals
You are following your dream of working in public safety. It’s your calling, your purpose. You’ve missed out on so many things to get this far. Now you have to get a psychological fitness evaluation, even though you’ve done so much to prove yourself already.
There is part of you, while you know you have to do the evaluation, that wonders if your entire future hinges on this one thing. You don’t want to be punished for getting mental health care. But you also don’t want the door to your dreams shut in your face. You feel scared and overwhelmed. It’s hard to even guess what might happen in the evaluation - will you have to drudge up your childhood, should you be honest and open or will people think you are crazy?
You need a police and public safety psychologist.
I’m Dr. Vernon and I help public safety professionals through offering employment-related psychological evaluations. I am a licensed police and public safety psychologist (PsyD) with assessment experience at the local, state, and federal level. I’m based in Richmond, VA - but able to serve applicants anywhere in Virginia. know meeting with a psychologist can feel intimidating. Through this process, you’ll find me to be respectful, direct and engaging.
Fitness-for-Duty Evaluation Process
Here’s how it works: You’ll gather the specifics of what is required for the evaluation to prepare for the consultation. Once we agree to work together, you’ll complete the new client registration and consent form and upload any relevant documents. This is all done electronically, which helps us meet tight turnaround deadlines! I’ll review the uploaded materials and speak to any current or past treatment providers (if needed). After we meet for the evaluation, I’ll complete and submit the final report.
Your Next Step for a Fitness-for-Duty Evaluation
Call (804) 404-3233 or email amber@vernonpsyd.com to schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation to to see when I can help you clear this item off your “to-do” list. Specialties include security clearance psychological evaluation, pre-hire psychological evaluation, pre-employment psychological evaluation, post-conditional offer psychological evaluation, psychological fitness evaluation, emotional stability evaluation.