Occupational Mental Health Assessments
Independent psychiatric assessment for workplace clarity and informed decisions.
Specialist occupational mental health assessment and reporting for employers, occupational health teams, professionals and individuals.
Assessment may help clarify diagnosis, functional impact, fitness for work, workplace adjustments and return-to-work planning.
Occupational Psychiatry
Specialist assessment where mental health and work intersect.
Mental health difficulties can affect attendance, concentration, decision-making, workplace relationships and the ability to perform a role safely and effectively.
Regent Psychiatry provides independent psychiatric assessment where a clear clinical opinion is needed about an employee’s mental health, functional capacity and occupational needs.
Reports are focused, practical and designed to answer the specific questions raised by the referring organisation or professional.
When an Assessment May Help
Independent psychiatric opinion for a range of workplace situations.
The assessment is tailored to the referral question and may consider clinical, functional and occupational factors relevant to the individual’s role.
Long-term sickness absence
Clarification of mental health factors affecting absence and likely barriers to returning to work.
Fitness for work
Specialist opinion on current functional capacity and whether duties can be undertaken safely and effectively.
Workplace adjustments
Clinical recommendations regarding practical adjustments that may support recovery or sustained employment.
Return-to-work planning
Advice on timing, phased return, workload, hours or other considerations relevant to reintegration.
Performance or conduct concerns
Consideration of whether mental health difficulties may be contributing to performance or behavioural concerns.
Diagnostic uncertainty
Independent review where symptoms, diagnosis or treatment history remain unclear or complex.
What the Assessment Considers
A structured review of clinical presentation and workplace impact.
The assessment is shaped around the referral questions and the demands of the individual’s role.
Current mental health symptoms and diagnosis
Relevant psychiatric and treatment history
Functional impact on concentration, judgement and reliability
Workplace stressors and occupational context
Fitness for work and safety considerations
Reasonable workplace adjustments where appropriate
Return-to-work planning and prognosis
Need for treatment, follow-up or further specialist input
Clear Professional Reporting
Focused reports that answer the questions that matter.
Reports are written in clear professional language and are tailored to the purpose of the referral.
Clinical opinion
A clear psychiatric opinion based on the assessment and available information.
Functional impact
How symptoms may affect attendance, reliability, concentration, interaction and role performance.
Fitness for work
Opinion on current work capacity and any relevant restrictions or considerations.
Adjustments
Practical recommendations that may support safe and sustainable employment.
Return to work
Advice on timing, phased return and clinically appropriate workplace support.
Further treatment
Recommendations for treatment, follow-up or additional assessment where appropriate.
Referral Process
A straightforward pathway from instruction to report.
We welcome referrals from employers, occupational health services, HR teams, clinicians, insurers and other professional organisations.
Submit the referral and key questions.
Provide the reason for referral, relevant occupational background and the questions you would like addressed.
Share relevant supporting information.
Occupational health records, medical information or workplace documentation may be requested where appropriate.
Independent psychiatric consultation.
The assessment explores symptoms, history, treatment, functioning and occupational demands.
Receive a clear professional opinion.
A focused report addresses the referral questions and provides clinically appropriate recommendations.
Professional Referrers
Supporting organisations that need independent psychiatric expertise.
OH teams & providers
Specialist psychiatric opinion for complex occupational health cases.
HR & management teams
Independent assessment where mental health is affecting work, attendance or performance.
GPs & clinicians
Specialist assessment where occupational questions form part of a wider clinical picture.
Insurers & organisations
Independent psychiatric reporting for occupational and functional decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions
Occupational mental health assessments, explained clearly.
Who can make a referral?+
Referrals may come from occupational health providers, employers, HR teams, clinicians, insurers and other professional organisations.
What questions can the report address?+
Reports may address diagnosis, functional impact, fitness for work, workplace adjustments, return-to-work planning and treatment recommendations.
Can the assessment be completed remotely?+
Remote assessment may be available where clinically appropriate. Face-to-face appointments may also be offered subject to availability.
Will the employee receive a diagnosis?+
A diagnostic opinion may be provided where clinically appropriate and where the available information supports a conclusion.
How is confidentiality handled?+
The purpose of the assessment, consent arrangements and intended recipients of the report should be clear before the assessment proceeds.
Professional Referrals
Refer for an occupational mental health assessment.
Contact Regent Psychiatry to discuss the referral question, assessment requirements and the most appropriate next step.