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RTW Function-Focused Psychotherapy

Return-to-Work Function-Focused Psychotherapy

CBT, ACT, DBT, and Behavioural Activation, all anchored in return to work from session one.

Refer a Plan Member See the Reports
RTW-anchored from session one Reports at sessions 4, 8, and final CBT · ACT · DBT · Behavioural Activation
Warm, modern therapy room used for return-to-work psychotherapy sessions
The Therapy Model

Return to work is a stated goal from session one.

At the initial session the therapist confirms the employment to return to, the accommodations needed, and that there are no GP contraindications.

Progress reports use function-focused language about activities of daily life, workplace task capacity, and preserved abilities so case managers have the clinical information they need to plan a Gradual Return to Work (GRTW).

How therapy works

Phase 1 No charge if FPA referral

Initial File Review

  • Medical history review
  • Confirms appropriateness for RTW therapy
  • No charge if referral is based on a BridgeMed Health FPA
Phase 2

Initial Session

  • Shared goal-setting and motivational enhancement
  • Confirm employment to return to, and accommodations needed
  • Confirm that the family physician has identified no contraindications
Phase 3 8–10 sessions average

Ongoing Sessions

  • CBT, ACT, DBT, and Behavioural Activation, all anchored in return to work from session one
  • Standard reporting at sessions 4, 8, and final
  • 1–2 sessions strategically held post-RTW to consolidate gains
  • Final report summarizes functional gains and accommodations
Reporting to Case Managers

Visibility at every milestone.

Case managers receive a structured report after the first session, at regular intervals and at closure. If anything clinically significant changes between reports, the case manager is notified directly. Each report uses plain language for accommodation planning and gradual return-to-work coordination.

Clinician reviewing patient progress on a tablet

Therapy delivered within 10 business days of FPA and treatment approval.

Report Timing What It Includes
Initial Session Report After session 1 Therapy plan, session estimate, employment to return to, initial accommodation dialogue.
Every-4th-Session Report Sessions 4, 8 Function-focused RTW assessment covering Activities of Daily Life, workplace tasks, preserved abilities; initial GRTW plan shared with case manager for joint planning; medication comments.
Final Report At closure Functional gains summary, RTW status, workplace accommodations, file closure statement.

Why these milestones?

Reports at sessions 4 and 8 give case managers an early opportunity to help plan accommodations and a gradual return to work.

What happens after you refer

  1. BridgeMed confirms receipt within one business day.
  2. BridgeMed contacts the plan member to schedule the FPA within 10 business days.
  3. The case manager receives the FPA report directly, with a therapy recommendation.
  4. If therapy is approved, BridgeMed schedules the initial session within 10 business days of approval.
  5. The case manager receives a written report after session 1 confirming the return-to-work goal, estimated session count, and discussion of accommodations.

To learn more or refer a plan member, contact us.

Therapy referrals are accepted on a standalone basis or alongside an FPA. Initial file review is at no charge for FPA-based referrals.

inquiries@bridgemedhealth.com See the FPA

Phone: 1 (437) 475-6550 · Fax: 1-888-364-9669 (toll free)