Psychological workplace investigations are a formal process for objectively gathering facts to determine the truth behind a psychological injury workers' compensation claim. As a psychologist, Dr Kiaos works as an independent investigator who gathers evidence and interviews parties as well as examines relevant documents to understand the circumstances of alleged psychological injuries as presented by claimants. In this way, Dr Kiaos' work helps to inform a decision on liability, potential for recovery, or other workers' compensation claim entitlements in an impartial and procedurally fair manner. 

 

Dr Kiaos works with SIRA panel providers as well as conducts independent investigations directly for organisations who require impartial analysis for alleged complex psychological injuries. Dr Kiaos also provides culturally appropriate feedback as part of this process. Dr Kiaos completed her Ph.D. under Professor Gideon Kunda, who studied under Emeritus Professor Edgar Schein (MIT), both leading organisational culture experts. Dr Kiaos completed her PhD in Management at MQU and has published extensively on the topic of organisational culture and mental health. Dr Kiaos also works for the University of New South Wales, School of Clinical Medicine, Discipline of Psychiatry and Mental Health.

 

Dr Kiaos has the necessary qualifications to ensure culturally sensitive investigative techniques and procedures are deployed to ensure the well-being of all parties involved in addition to excellent investigative outcomes. Dr Kiaos takes this responsibility seriously by applying her in depth-knowledge of mental health, not limited to taking a trauma-informed approach to her work with injured workers. 

 

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