Reasonable Accommodation Certification: Get the Workplace Support You Deserve

Struggling at Work Due to Your Mental Health? You May Qualify for a Workplace Accommodation.

If you have a mental health condition that makes certain aspects of your job difficult, you may be entitled to a Reasonable Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This can include adjustments to your work schedule, workload, or environment to help you perform your job effectively.

Many people don’t realize that conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder can qualify for workplace accommodations. The challenge? Getting a provider to complete the necessary paperwork.

Why Is It So Hard to Get a Reasonable Accommodation Certification?

Many primary care doctors and therapists hesitate to fill out paperwork for workplace accommodations. Why?

❌ They don’t fully understand ADA guidelines or workplace laws.

❌ They worry about the legal or professional implications of making recommendations.

❌ They simply don’t have the time to complete detailed forms.

At True Blue Behavioral Health, we specialize in workplace accommodations and understand the legal and clinical requirements for documentation. We’ll ensure your request is professionally evaluated, properly documented, and effectively communicated to your employer.

What Can a Reasonable Accommodation Look Like?

Your employer must provide accommodations as long as they don’t cause undue hardship to the company. Common accommodations include:

✅ Flexible work hours (later start times, reduced workload, remote work options)

✅ More frequent breaks to manage anxiety or overwhelm

✅ Quiet workspace or noise-reducing tools for focus and sensory sensitivity

✅ Modified deadlines or task adjustments for cognitive impairments

✅ Supportive communication methods (written instructions, check-ins, coaching)

What to Expect from Our Evaluation

1️⃣ Consultation & Symptom Review – We’ll discuss your mental health challenges and how they impact your job.

2️⃣ Comprehensive Psychiatric Diagnostic & Assessment – Our licensed clinician will assess your condition and workplace needs.

3️⃣ Official Reasonable Accommodation Certification – If you qualify, we’ll complete the necessary paperwork for your employer.

4️⃣ Customized Workplace Recommendations – We’ll suggest practical accommodations based on your needs and job duties.

5️⃣ Guidance on Next Steps – We’ll help you understand how to submit your request and advocate for yourself at work.

Reasonable Accommodation Certification Fees

Supplemental Workplace Functional Assessment Report™

If you already have a diagnosed medical or mental health condition and need clear, structured documentation for a workplace accommodation request, this service provides a focused functional assessment designed to translate clinical information into job-relevant language employers are required to evaluate.

Many accommodation requests are delayed or denied because medical documentation does not clearly explain how a condition impacts essential job duties. This assessment helps bridge that gap by organizing existing medical information into a concise, workplace-focused report.

This service is appropriate for individuals who already have documentation from a physician, therapist, or other qualified provider but need assistance clarifying the functional impact of their condition within a workplace context.

Low Complexity - $450

(For individuals with up to two (2) existing diagnoses)

This fee applies if you already have a diagnosed mental health condition or established disability with supporting documentation. It includes:

✅ 45-Minute Structured Interview: A focused consultation to understand your job duties, workplace environment, and how your documented condition impacts your ability to perform essential functions.

✅ Review of Existing Medical Documentation: Review of relevant records or provider documentation you already have available.

✅ Functional Limitations Analysis: Identification of how documented symptoms may affect specific workplace tasks, environments, or schedules.

✅ Written Report: A report summarizing functional impacts, workplace considerations, and regulatory guidance based on the information reviewed.

✅ Completion of Workplace Accommodation Forms: Completion of employer-provided accommodation documentation when applicable.

Available to all U.S. employees, nationwide.

Moderate Complexity - $650

(For individuals with up to four (4) existing diagnoses)

This fee applies if you already have a diagnosed mental health condition or established disability with supporting documentation. It includes:

✅ 75-Minute Structured Interview: A focused consultation to understand your job duties, workplace environment, and how your documented condition impacts your ability to perform essential functions.

✅ Review of Existing Medical Documentation: Review of relevant records or provider documentation you already have available.

✅ Functional Limitations Analysis: Identification of how documented symptoms may affect specific workplace tasks, environments, or schedules.

✅ Written Report: A report summarizing functional impacts, workplace considerations, and regulatory guidance based on the information reviewed.

✅ Completion of Workplace Accommodation Forms: Completion of employer-provided accommodation documentation when applicable.

Available to all U.S. employees, nationwide.

Reasonable Accommodation 90-Day Packages

Initial RA Certification / Reconsideration / Appeal - $900

(This service is designed for individuals who already have a diagnosis from a licensed provider in their State. No more than five (5) diagnoses.)

This fee applies if you already have a diagnosed mental health condition or established disability with supporting documentation. It includes:

✅ Comprehensive Evaluation & Consultation

✅ Review of Existing Medical Documentation: Review of relevant records or provider documentation you already have available.

✅ Functional Limitations Analysis: Identification of how documented symptoms may affect specific workplace tasks, environments, or schedules.

✅ Written Report: A report summarizing functional impacts, workplace considerations, and regulatory guidance based on the information reviewed.

✅ Coordination with treating provider for completion of workplace accommodation forms or a custom letter (when clinically recommended) to be signed by your treating provider.

Includes: Three (3) follow-up sessions (45 minutes each) and up to two (2) hours of email/phone support for 90 days after receiving your accommodation documentation.

Available to all U.S. employees, nationwide.

Comprehensive Diagnostic RA Evaluation & Certification - $1500

(Available in Maryland & DC ONLY)

If you have not been previously diagnosed but suspect you may have a condition such as Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD, or an anxiety disorder, a more in-depth evaluation is required. This includes:

✅ Comprehensive Evaluation & Consultation

✅ In-depth review of records and relevant medical history for medical diagnoses to be included in your request

✅ Psychological assessment & diagnostic testing (for conditions such as PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, etc.)

✅ Scoring & interpretation of results

✅ Functional Limitations Analysis: Identification of how documented symptoms may affect specific workplace tasks, environments, or schedules.

✅ Written Report: A report summarizing functional impacts, workplace considerations, and regulatory guidance based on the information reviewed.

✅ Coordination with treating medical provider, when clinically recommended, to be co-signed by your treating provider (as applicable).

✅ Completion of workplace accommodation forms (if required).

Includes: Three (3) follow-up sessions (45 minutes each) and up to two (2) hours of email/phone support for 90 days after receiving your accommodation documentation.

What Documentation Can Help Support Your Request?

If you already have a documented disability, the following records may be helpful:

📁 Treatment records (e.g., therapy notes, medication history)

📁 Prior accommodations (e.g., workplace modifications, disability services)

📁 Educational records (e.g., IEPs, college disability office documentation)

📁 Veterans Disability Benefits Letter, Schedule A Letter, or similar documentation

Don’t Struggle at Work When Help is Available

If your mental health is affecting your ability to perform your job, you don’t have to tough it out alone. A Reasonable Accommodation can help you thrive at work—and we’re here to help make that process easier.

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