Psychological Services for Police and Fire Departments

OEHN has extensive experience and expertise in providing pre-placement physicals and fitness-for-duty exams for Police and Fire departments throughout New England.  Whether the need is for an evaluation of a candidate for hire or for a current employee who may present a potential risk, OEHN is ready to meet your requirements.

Pre-Employment Evaluation 

OEHN uses a series of screens, tests and interviews to determine if a potential employee is fit for a position.

· The Pre-employment Evaluation is usually requested for persons in public safety positions, such as Law
Enforcement, and Fire and Rescue Personnel.

· The evaluation includes: face-to-face  interviews, reference tests, psychological tests. 

· The interview process may include an assessment of the candidate’s character, family tradition, and sense of duty as it relates to the position in question. 

Fitness for Duty 

OEHN brings a wide range of clinical experience to the task of Fitness for Duty. 

· A Fitness for Duty Evaluation is called when a concern has been raised about an employee who has been
observed in connection with a potentially dangerous incident or situation.

· Our combination of psychological tests and face-to-face interviews represent an essential aspect of the
assessment process. 

· A final comprehensive report presented to the appointing authority and other key personnel includes a
collection of collateral information from interviews and other consultations. 

Liability and Risk Assessment 

Risk assessment is the determination of threat as it relates to a
situation and/or a recognized menace.

· A Liability and Risk assessment is oftentimes called for individuals such as a disgruntled employee; especially one who has made threats in the workplace. 

· This type of employee makes you ask:  "Is this employee a liability to you, your other employees and/or your company?"  

· OEHN’s Assessment and Mental Status exam evaluates this type employees, provides a comprehensive report and makes suggestions on how to handle them.   

 For more information about these services and others, contact OEHN.

OEHN provides Board Certified, Licensed Psychologists and Psychiatrists with over 50 years experience working with police, fire and law enforcement departments.  Our broad-based professional knowledge is in such areas as medical disability, school and court ordered psychological evaluations, clinical consultations, employee assistance program consulting and out-patient private practice.