Wellbeing Checks

Referral Receipt

• The referral for the candidate will be received and logged into the system.

Consent and Background Information

• The candidate will complete the consent form and provide the necessary background information through the online portal.

Psychometric Assessments:

• The Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL) is a 30 item self-report questionnaire designed to measure compassion fatigue, work satisfaction and burnout in helping professionals. It is useful for workers who perform emotional labour as well as professionals who are exposed to traumatic situations.
• The World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) is a comprehensive tool consisting of either 36 items (full version) or 12 items (brief version), designed to assess an individual’s level of functioning across six key domains of life. These domains include cognition, mobility, self-care, interpersonal interactions, life activities and participation. The WHODAS captures the degree of difficulty a person has experienced in these areas over the past 30 days, regardless of specific diagnosis, and provides a standardized measure of disability and functioning that is applicable across different health conditions and cultural contexts.
• The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) is a 20-item self-report questionnaire used to assess the presence and severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms as defined by the DSM-5. The total score can help determine symptom severity and guide clinical decision-making, including diagnosis, treatment planning, and tracking symptom change over time.

Short Clinical Interview

During the clinical interview, the following areas will be assessed:

• Mental Health History: The candidate’s history of mental health issues will be reviewed, including previous diagnoses or treatments.
• Other Medical Conditions: Any other medical conditions that may impact the candidate’s mental health or treatment plan will be discussed.
• Medication: The candidate’s current and past medications, including their effectiveness and potential side effects, will be reviewed.
• Treatment History: The candidate’s history of therapies or interventions, including their success or challenges, will be explored.
• Initial Triggers or Identifiers: Any early triggers or significant events that may have contributed to the onset of mental health issues will be identified.
• Current Mental Status: The candidate’s current emotional and psychological state will be assessed.
• Risk Assessment: The candidate’s risk level will be evaluated, with a focus on potential suicidal ideations, intent, plans, or any other immediate risks to safety.
• Support System: The candidate’s available social support, including family, friends, and mental health professionals, will be assessed.

Note: Wellbeing Screens do not include an interview component. Results are derived via document review from psychometric testing and an online self-report questionnaire.

Result Interpretation

All findings from the clinical interview and psychometric assessment will be thoroughly analysed and interpreted to provide a clear understanding of the candidate’s mental health status. Explanation of the employee’s scores are in comparison to normative data for others in comparable roles. Summary of Self-Help Tips discussion relevant to the employee’s results, including whether they may benefit from accessing further support from a healthcare professional.

Report Completion

A detailed report, including all assessment findings and recommendations, will be completed within 48 hours of the interview and shared with the relevant parties.