Workers' Compensation

Overview for referring providers, adjustors, and insurers

When an injured worker presents with cognitive, mood, or trauma‑related symptoms, you need timely, objective data and a treatment plan that moves the claim forward—not open‑ended care.

Idaho Neuropsychology (INP) provides specialized workers’ compensation neuropsychological and psychological services focused on fast access, clear communication, and measurable outcomes, including return‑to‑work and symptom change.

To get started, a treating provider must fax a referral to (208) 789-0916 or e-mail referral@IdahoNeuropsychology.com

Rapid access, clear coordination

When there is a workplace injury or accident, Idaho Neuropsychology helps workers get back to pre‑injury baseline as efficiently and safely as possible.

INP strives to respond to all referrals within 48 hours.
Pending adjustor authorization and ability to reach the worker, intakes are typically scheduled within two weeks.
Notes (intakes and subsequent sessions) are sent to adjustors, nurse case managers, and referring providers once per week, so up-to-date documentation is available quickly.
The treating provider frequently holds direct calls with adjustors, NCMs, and referring providers, often with more than one party on the line, to align on progress and next steps.

Neuropsychology and Psychology for workplace injuries

A referring workers’ compensation physician may request:

Documenting cognitive strengths and weaknesses
Determine readiness for returning to work
Identifying return to work accommodations
Processing emotional impact of injury
Trauma Treatment Program
Treatment for Chronic Pain after a workplace injury

Care is tailored to the specific injury, symptoms, job demands, and recovery timeline, with a focus on return‑to‑work and functional outcomes. Workers who experience a traumatic event at work also have access to an evidence‑based treatment program for PTSD through the Trauma (PTSD) Treatment Program.

Program Outcomes and Performance

These outcomes are well above industry standard and demonstrate the efficacy of the INP trauma-focused care in producing meaningful symptom reduction and improved functioning.

92%

Non-complex claims completed at or below the original authorization for treatment.

100%

Non-complex cases dropped to what is considered sub-threshold for PTSD.

75%

Return to work rate for non-complex claims, with 42% returning within the first month of treatment.

*These outcomes are well above industry standard and demonstrate the efficacy of the Idaho Neuropsychology trauma-focused care in producing meaningful symptom reduction and improved functioning.

PTSD and Chronic Pain Management Programs

Dr. Melissa Kremer, PsyD

Trauma Treatment Program Director & Trauma (PTSD) Psychologist

Trauma Treatment (PTSD) for Injured Workers

Workers who experience a traumatic event at work have access to an evidence-based treatment program to help them get back to work quickly. Whether they were injured on the job and also experienced traumatic stress or are a first responder suffering from PTSD, Idaho Neuropsychology is here to help.

Our Trauma Treatment Program is proven to help reduce the impact of trauma so you can start living fully again.

Treatment options:

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Prolonged Exposure (PE)

Chronic Pain Management

Some workers may be experiencing psychological adjustment difficulties with serious injuries and chronic pain, that can cause fear about returning to work or re-injury. These workers have access to evidence-based treatment through the Idaho Neuropsychology Psychological Adjustment and Chronic Pain Program.

In cases where trauma and pain overlap for the injured worker, Dr. Kremer develops an individualized treatment plan focused on their individual needs, with goals of psychological recovery and return to work.

Treatment options:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Clinical hypnosis for chronic pain

Get Started Today

Work Comp treating providers can fax a referral to:
(208) 789-0916

Patients will fill out pre-interview history questionnaires so their provider can prepare for evaluation and treatment.