Guardianship Assessments

 

Guardianship is a legal process to provide a substituted decision-maker for persons who cannot manage their own personal, medical, or financial affairs; a guardian is a mentor appointed by the court to make important decisions for a person not able to make these decisions for themselves. Guardianship can be an all-inclusive form of substituted decision making (wherein a guardian has complete legal rights to protect the person they’re overseeing), or it can establish parameters for other more limited types of civil incompetency determinations (for example, the guardian would only make decisions related specifically to finances, but not health).

 

This process involves a petition to probate court by an interested party (petitioner).  A mental health assessment must accompany the petitioner’s plea to the court. I can complete required mental health assessments for vulnerable adults or developmentally disabled adults in need of guardianship.

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Pre-Employment Assessments

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Pre-employment mental health screening is a process used by employers to assess the psychological well-being of potential hires before they join an organization. This screening aims to ensure that candidates are mentally fit to perform the duties required by the role, to promote workplace safety, and to support overall employee health.

Purpose

• To identify mental health conditions that may affect job performance or workplace safety.

• To provide reasonable accommodation for employees with mental health needs.

• To foster a healthy work environment and reduce the risk of absenteeism, turnover, and workplace incidents.

• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements where applicable.

Screening Methods

A mental health pre-employment screening includes standardized questionnaires, interview, and psychological assessment. Standardized tools are designed to evaluate areas such as stress management, emotional stability, coping skills, and history of mental health disorders.

Confidentiality and Ethics

Information gathered during pre-employment mental health screening is confidential and must be handled in accordance with privacy laws and ethical guidelines.

Legal Considerations

Employers must comply with laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which restricts the use of medical information in hiring decisions and protects individuals with mental health conditions from discrimination. Screenings should be job-related and consistent with business necessity.

 

Pre-employment mental health screening can be an important tool for promoting workplace well-being and safety.  Screenings support both employer and employee interests by ensuring a good fit for the role and providing necessary support for mental health needs.