WSIB Psychological Assessment and Psychotherapy

 The WSIB Mental Health Program of Care is designed to help workers who are experiencing psychological or emotional difficulties related to a workplace injury or workplace events. The goal is to support recovery, improve daily functioning, and help people safely return to work when appropriate.

You can learn more directly from the WSIB here:

The program may apply to workers who have:

• Experienced a traumatic workplace event 
• Developed anxiety, depression, PTSD, or stress-related symptoms because of work 
• Had emotional or psychological difficulties after a physical workplace injury 
• Experienced chronic workplace stress or harassment that resulted in a compensable mental health claim 
• First responder PTSD or trauma-related concerns 
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To participate, the worker must have an active WSIB claim and receive WSIB approval for services. 

The program can include:

• Psychological assessment 
• Individual psychotherapy or counselling 
• Functional recovery services to help with daily life and work activities 
• Return-to-work planning and support 
• Recommendations for workplace accommodations when appropriate 

Treatment may be provided by:

• Psychologists 
• Psychological Associates 
• Psychotherapists 
• Social Workers 
• Occupational Therapists 
• Nurses and other regulated providers 

Services can occur virtually, in clinic, in the community, or sometimes connected to the workplace. 

A clinician gathers information about the worker’s concerns, symptoms, work history, and WSIB claim. WSIB then reviews whether the program is appropriate and authorizes assessment and/or treatment. 

The clinician completes a mental health assessment that may include:

• Current symptoms 
• Diagnosis (if applicable) 
• Impact on daily functioning 
• Work-related limitations 
• Treatment recommendations 
• Recovery and return-to-work goals 

Treatment is usually delivered in structured “blocks” of care. Each block commonly includes up to 6 sessions over approximately 8 weeks. Progress is reviewed regularly to determine whether additional treatment is needed. 

The program focuses on:

• Reducing symptoms 
• Improving coping skills 
• Restoring daily functioning 
• Supporting safe and sustainable return to work 
• Helping workers regain quality of life and confidence 

Treatment is intended to be evidence-based, goal-focused, and collaborative. 

• Participation is voluntary, although WSIB may recommend treatment. 
• Clinicians provide progress updates to WSIB about recovery and functioning. 
• Personal therapy details remain confidential, but functional information relevant to recovery and return-to-work may be shared with WSIB. 
• A return to work does not always mean returning immediately to full duties; gradual or modified work may be recommended. 
• Workers can ask questions and participate actively in treatment planning. 

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 
• Anxiety 
• Depression 
• Panic symptoms 
• Adjustment difficulties 
• Trauma reactions 
• Sleep problems 
• Emotional distress after injury 
• Chronic stress reactions 

The WSIB Mental Health Program of Care aims to provide timely, structured mental health support so injured workers can recover psychologically, improve functioning, and move toward a healthier and more sustainable future at work and in daily life.

You can verify that we are a WSIB Mental Health Program of Care Provider  or look for other providers here: https://www.wsib.ca/en/mentalhealthprogramofcareproviderdirectory

Contact us to book an approved assessment or treatment or schedule a free consult to learn more about how we can support you with your mental health under a WSIB claim.