Workplace Clinical Assessments and Interventions

Barry Kirker, Clinical Psychologist, is able to assist with solving employment issues stemming from psychological or mental health issues of staff. Based in Auckland he is available for consultation nationally and also has an office in Sydney. He provides organisations with independent psychological assessments to clarify responsibility and causation in relation to psychological or psychiatric matters, and clinical interventions to resolve individual staff difficulties and team workplace issues that are a result of mental health pathology and interpersonal conflicts. He consults directly to management or to HR, and can also support employees.

Staff at various levels within organisations have indicated that they recognise the value of consulting with an independent professional such as Barry who can quickly understand their workplace environment, the issues, and then assist by offering a quality formal written opinion or direct intervention to resolve key matters assessed. Barry has a unique skill set among psychologists in New Zealand.

Services provided are:

• Fitness for Work Assessments
• Independent Stress Claim Assessments
• Psychological Injury Assessments
• Investigation of bullying/ harassment, and other grievances or disputes
• Mediations
• Behavioural Management Plans
• Critical Incident Stress Management
• Review and independent advice regarding EAP Services
• Manager Hotline – advice on managing specific mental health situations in the workplace
• Employee coaching and support - for maintenance of employment or a return to work