Fit for Duty Assessments

Post-Incident | Non-Forensic | Clinically Grounded

This service exists to answer one question:

Is this individual currently fit to perform their duties safely?

Our assessments are incident-specific, time-limited, and focused on current functioning, not diagnosis or long-term labeling.

What this is

  • 2-Hour Psychosocial Evaluation

    A comprehensive clinical interview conducted by a licensed mental health professional experienced in working with first responders and trauma-exposed professionals.

  • Post-Incident Focused

    Designed specifically for use after a critical incident, behavioral concern, or command-directed referral — not for hiring or promotion decisions.

  • A clear path forward

    Departments receive a written recommendation regarding duty status to support informed administrative decision-making.

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  • Based on the evaluation, recommendations may include:

    • Fit for duty

    • Fit for duty with recommendations

    • Temporarily not fit for duty

    • Referral for additional support or treatment

    • Administrative considerations related to readiness

    Final employment decisions remain with the department.

  • This is a critical distinction.

    • No MMPI or personality testing

    • Not a forensic psychological evaluation

    • Not a pre-employment psychological exam

    • Not a diagnostic assessment

    • Not ongoing therapy

    This assessment provides recommendations only, based on current functioning following an incident.

  • We always advocate for the client.

    Even when a department initiates and pays for a Fit for Duty assessment:

    • Inner Circle Mental Health does not function as Internal Affairs

    • Evaluations are not adversarial

    • Clinical integrity and ethical standards are maintained at all times

    At the same time, departments receive clear, professionally grounded recommendations they can rely on.

  • Clear boundaries. No confusion.

    • Written PDF report

    • Delivered within one week of the evaluation

    • Released to the department only with a valid Release of Information (ROI)

    • Report is jointly owned by both the department and the individual

  • Flat Fee: $200

    • Paid by the department

    • No insurance billing

    • Client insurance is never charged for department-ordered assessments

    • Invoicing available

    • W2 upon request

    • In-person or telehealth

    • Scheduling coordinated with department leadership or administrative staff

  • This service is appropriate for:

    • Police departments & sheriff’s offices

    • Fire departments

    • EMS agencies

    • Dispatch centers

    • Corrections

REquest a fit for duty evaluation.

Departments can request an assessment or ask questions about appropriateness by contacting our administrative team.