The Psilex Group
Dr. Hy Bloom is a forensic psychiatrist in Toronto with 30+ years of experience conducting independent psychiatric assessments for a wide range of clients and purposes.
The independent psychiatric assessment process involves an in-depth interview of the client, review of relevant disclosure, and may also include laboratory tests, psychological testing, and interviews of collateral informants, with the final report sent to the referral source.
In the initial conversation, Dr. Bloom will discuss:
Potential conflicts of interest;
The clinician’s availability;
Expertise in the specific area;
Hourly rate/cost;
Availability; and
Turnaround time
These assessments are not covered by OHIP. The estimated cost is based on an hourly rate and will depend on the complexity of the case.
workplace.calm, Inc.
workplace.calm, inc. is a multidisciplinary group of experienced clinicians and researchers with an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges and complexities in fine workplace environments and relationships.
All organizations, whether in the private or public sectors, are generally subject to two key guiding principles; the first having to do with the organization and its objectives, and the second having to do with the needs and goals of individual workers.
Through knowledge, experience, and clinical acumen, the dedicated consultants at workplace.calm, inc. can help public and private sector organizations and individual workers resolve interpersonal difficulties, reduce stress and other elements of a negative workplace environment that demoralize workers and create a setback for the organization.
workplace.calm, inc. has a track record of helping organizations deal with both chronic and urgent interpersonal conflicts and concerns about potential violence, as well as innovative programs for promoting stress reduction, mutual respect, and positive regard for the cultural diversity that defines most Canadian workplaces.
Assessing Disruptive Profesional Behaviour (DPB)
Workplaces are increasingly relying on mental health consultants to help them assess and manage inappropriate workplace behaviours ranging from disruptive behaviour to frank violence. Professional (health care and law offices, etc.) settings are no exception to this trend. Workplace.calm, inc. has responded to increasing demand for consultation regarding a range of inappropriate and disruptive professional behaviours (DPB). The increase in referrals reflects heightened awareness of the problem (with concomitant diminution in tolerance for such behaviour), and new workplace codes of conduct that provide clearer definitions of actionable behaviours. Our primary mandate has almost always been to assess the professional, explain the behaviour, estimate risk for recurrence, make meaningful recommendations concerning remediation of psychological, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and where requested, address any systemic contribution.
Rapid Assessment of Workplace Behaviour
Thorough and intensive evaluations of all problematic workplace behaviour, whether involving professionals (doctors, lawyers, veterinarians, accountants, etc.), or any worker, often take considerable time to complete. In the meanwhile, the parties are left standing by without a sense of what measures need to be taken in order to correct a problem that has often gone on for some time. There are, as well, many instances in which pay and benefits may be suspended until the problem behaviour has been assessed, and the matter dealt with.
To assist parties in quickly addressing and resolving problematic workplace behaviour, Workplace.calm, inc. offers a first-of-its-kind rapid assessment protocol. With the appropriate information in place in advance of the assessment, the multidisciplinary team at Workplace.calm, inc. can evaluate the individual, and complete a detailed report, including meaningful risk reduction recommendations, all within a week.
When unavoidable problems do arise, workplace.calm, inc. offers an innovative individual assessment service to provide an organization with sensible, practical recommendations for managing worrisome employees. This model focuses on the evaluation of:
psychiatric disorders
psychological disturbance
psychosocial stressors
