Expert evaluation, documentation, treatment, and support for patients navigating medical leave, short-term disability, long-term disability, and workplace accommodations.

Currently adding new patients to our

Leave & Disability Support Program waitlist.

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Leave & Disability Support

A Structured Approach to Leave & Disability Support

Navigating leave can feel overwhelming. Our team provides clinical evaluation, treatment, documentation, and ongoing support throughout the leave process.

We assist with:

  • FMLA

  • Short-Term Disability

  • Long-Term Disability

  • Workplace Accommodations

  • Return-to-Work Planning

  • Medical Documentation Requests

  • Appeals and Supporting Letters (when clinically appropriate)

Referrals may be submitted using our secure form, or you are welcome to use your own.
👉 Providers, you can find our referral form [here] or under the “Referral Form” tab in the main menu.

What Makes Our Process Different?

Our approach is designed to provide ongoing support throughout the leave process.

Patients receive:

✓ Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation

✓ Treatment planning

✓ Documentation support

✓ Regular follow-up appointments

✓ Return-to-work recommendations

✓ Communication with employers or disability carriers when clinically appropriate

✓ Guidance regarding patient responsibilities and timelines

Not Sure Where to Start?

Watch this brief overview of the FMLA / Leave process.

How Our Leave & Disability Support Process Works

Leave and disability cases require active participation from both the patient and provider. Our process is designed to provide clear expectations, timely communication, and clinically appropriate documentation throughout treatment.

Our Responsibilities

✓ Comprehensive evaluation and treatment

✓ Documentation and form completion

✓ Return-to-work recommendations when appropriate

✓ Ongoing assessment of symptoms and functional limitations

Your Responsibilities

✓ Attend scheduled appointments

✓ Follow the Program guidelines and treatment recommendations

✓ Submit paperwork and requests promptly

✓ Respond to requests for information

✓ Notify us of changes in employment, benefits, or claim status

✓ Communicate employer or insurance deadlines as soon as possible

Our Leave & Disability Support Includes

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    Comprehensive Evaluation

    A thorough psychiatric assessment focused on diagnosis, functional impairment, and treatment needs.

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    Documentation Support

    Completion of leave, disability, and accommodation paperwork based on clinical findings. Fees apply to documentation requests.

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    Ongoing Monitoring & Care

    Regular follow-up appointments to evaluate progress and ongoing support needs.

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    Return-to-Work Planning

    Recommendations regarding restrictions, accommodations, and return-to-work or change of job readiness.

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    Is approval for leave or disability benefits guaranteed?

    No. Recommendations and documentation are based on clinical findings, functional limitations, treatment needs, and ongoing treatment. Approval decisions are ultimately made by employers, disability carriers, and other third parties.

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    We’ve Got Your Back: Count on us to stand by you during this challenging time, providing the care and support you need to move forward.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows eligible employees to take protected leave from work for qualifying medical conditions, including many mental health conditions.

    Depending on your situation, leave may be approved as continuous leave, intermittent leave, or may include workplace accommodations. Some patients may also qualify for Short-Term Disability (STD) benefits, which can provide partial income replacement while they are unable to work.

    At Salako Psychiatry, we evaluate each patient individually to determine the impact of their condition on their ability to perform essential job functions and provide documentation when clinically appropriate.

  • We provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, treatment, documentation, and ongoing support for patients navigating FMLA, Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and workplace accommodations.

    We evaluate how your condition impacts your ability to work, develops a treatment plan, and provides clinically appropriate documentation throughout the leave process when indicated.

  • A variety of mental health conditions may support a leave request when symptoms significantly impact a person's ability to perform essential job duties. Examples may include anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, severe stress-related conditions, and other psychiatric illnesses.

    Eligibility is not determined by diagnosis alone. Recommendations are based on the severity of symptoms, functional limitations, treatment needs, and the impact of the condition on work performance.

  • The required documentation depends on your employer, insurance carrier, and the type of leave being requested. In most cases, patients will need medical certification forms and supporting clinical documentation from their healthcare provider.

    Our team reviews the required paperwork, conducts a comprehensive evaluation, and provides documentation that is clinically supported and medically appropriate.

  • Processing times vary depending on the complexity of the request, whether all required records and forms have been received, and whether an evaluation or follow-up appointment is needed.

    Our team strives to complete documentation as promptly as possible. Patients are encouraged to submit paperwork well in advance of employer or insurance deadlines.

  • No. New patients may be added to our Leave & Disability Support Program or waitlist and scheduled for a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation as soon as possible.

    Recommendations and documentation are based on clinical findings, functional limitations, and ongoing treatment. Approval of leave or disability benefits cannot be guaranteed.