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Searching for psychiatrist who takes injured workers.

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I'm reaching out in hopes of finding a psychiatrist who accepts injured workers, as I’ve faced significant challenges in my search. Almost two years ago, I experienced a severe workplace accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury, leading to ongoing struggles with depression and PTSD. Despite my case managers, doctors, and therapy providers tirelessly attempting to locate a psychiatrist, I’ve encountered over 200 rejections. Even my insurance company has offered to pay in advance, yet no psychiatrist is willing to take on workers' compensation cases. I’m feeling desperate and would greatly appreciate any recommendations for licensed psychiatrists in my state. Traveling to the mainland for treatment is not an option I want to consider again. Thank you for any help you can provide!

I’m so sorry if this didn’t belong in this sub, I looked through the rules and didn’t see anything. I’m getting pretty desperate.

Almost 2 years ago now I had a pretty bad work accident that left me with a severe TBI. This has turned my entire life upside down, and I now live with depression and PTSD. In our search, Ive sent over 200 emails and phone calls, my case managers, doctors, nurses, and even my various therapy providers (talk, physical, speech, etc) have tried to find a psychiatrist who’ll see me. The insurance company has even offered to pay ahead of time just for me to have the chance of seeing a psychiatrist. We’ve already had to do this (with success) for a couple other specialists I’ve seen, but no psychiatrist is willing to work in any capacity if it involves a workers comp cases.

I am desperate. If you had any recommendations or know of anyone licensed in this state please let me know! I can’t afford self pay, and because it’s related to my work accident, personal insurance won’t cover it. I really don’t want to fly to the mainland just to see a psychiatrist. I already had to go there for months for medical treatment at the start of this and I do not want to go back.

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