‘Tis the Season for Mental Health
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO As the holiday season approaches, we want to remind everyone to be their mental health advocate. Communities have an increase in crime and medical emergencies during the holiday season, and that’s when folks turn to our public-safety heroes when they’re at their most vulnerable. We also recognize that these added pressures […]
Thank You for Your Service
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO As Veterans Day approaches, we want to say how much we appreciate the countless sacrifices you’ve made for our country and our freedom. Because of your bravery and resilience, we can live a better life. We will always remember. FMRT is thankful for all of our protectors, including our public safety […]
What is a Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluation?
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO With the recent ratification of Senate Bill 300 and House Bill 436, there has been a lot of talk about pre-employment psychological evaluations, also referred to as Psychological Screening Examinations or Post-Conditional Offer Psych Evals. With these evaluation requirements taking effect in January 2022, we thought it best to provide definitions and […]
Is It Time for a Wellness Appointment?
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO Wellness appointments with FMRT are confidential opportunities for public safety employees to speak with a culturally competent professional. During these appointments, the psychologist will explore any work challenges the employee may have and their available resources. As leaders, we ask you to consider implementing annual wellness appointments as a proactive approach […]
Help for Burnout, Stress, and Anxiety from COVID-19
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in more ways than we realize. Medical staff and emergency services have worked diligently to keep us healthy and safe through the duration of the pandemic. Law enforcement officers were faced with slightly different challenges than medical personnel. Law enforcement especially played a key […]
Important Legislative Updates
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO In July, Senate Bill 300, Criminal Justice Reform, began moving forward in the North Carolina House of Representatives. The House Judiciary 2 Committee made several changes to the bill, including an amendment to our language. The amendment would allow the use of virtual psychological evaluations if an in-person evaluation were not practical. […]
NC House Passes Bill 436
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO There are currently two bills traveling through the North Carolina General Assembly that contain language requiring the administration of a face-to-face clinical interview conducted by a licensed psychologist, in addition to testing. These bills will require all criminal justice officers to complete these steps before hiring. House Bill 436, “Support Law […]
Find Your Balance
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO Public safety professionals have some of the most demanding jobs. It can be challenging to walk away at the end of the day, which can strain individuals’ homelife. While these roles are demanding, it is crucial to prioritize personal time. Learning to step away from work tasks can improve your productivity […]
Important Updates
INSIGHTS FROM OUR CEO As guidelines and employer needs change, FMRT pivots to make the necessary updates to our processes. We’ve made revisions to our medical evaluation procedures and FMRT Online. We hope you find these changes helpful and welcome feedback. Medical EvaluationSuppose FMRT’s medical examiner finds that an applicant has potential medical barriers based […]
Sharing Evaluation Information
INSIGHTS FROM CEO Over the years, we’ve had many questions and conversations about applicants or other employers having access to an applicant’s psychological and medical report. First, how is a psychological evaluation best defined? A post-conditional offer pre-employment psychological evaluation is a medical evaluation conducted by a doctoral-level licensed psychologist, through the use of assessment and […]
