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Personal Counseling Services at the Weizmann School of Science

Referral to Psychological Services

 

Table of Contents

  1. Policy
  2. Source of Referral
  3. Scope of Financial Participation
  4. Costs and Reimbursements
  5. Contact Information
  6. Appendix: Link to the Online Application Form for Psychological Services

1. Policy

The Weizmann Institute of Science (hereinafter: “WIS”) and The Weizmann School of Science (hereinafter: “WSoS”) see great importance in creating conditions that allow students and postdoctoral fellows (hereinafter: “trainees”) to receive professional support addressing their emotional and mental health needs, when required.

The professionals responsible for addressing the matter will be: The Students and Postdocs Wellbeing Officer (hereinafter: “Wellbeing Officer”) and the social worker for students and postdocs (hereinafter: “social worker”).

Accordingly, eligibility for reimbursement of psychological services under this procedure applies only to trainees with an active academic status.

 

2. Source of Referral

A trainee interested in receiving psychological services must complete an online application form via the WSoS website (link: Login Page).
The completed form will be automatically submitted to the Wellbeing Officer and to the social worker representing the Institute (hereinafter: “the authorized person”).

The Wellbeing Officer will verify the request. If the authorized person’s initial assessment indicates that a referral is justified, the student will be referred to an external psychological service contracted with the Institute (hereinafter: “the Psychological Service”).

The Psychological Service includes licensed psychologists and clinical social workers, selected from an approved list of recognized service providers, which will be provided to the applicant.

Trainees who prefer not to use the Institute’s Psychological Service may choose another qualified professional not included in the list, provided that the professional holds a valid clinical certification and has been reviewed and approved by the authorized person.
It is hereby clarified that no reimbursement will be granted for services that have not been approved in advance and in writing by the authorized person.

 

3. Scope of the Institute’s Financial Participation

Eligibility includes financial participation for up to 30 subsidized sessions during the student’s period of study or postdoctoral training.

Starting from the upcoming academic year, the allocation of subsidized therapy sessions will be revised as follows:
(a) Master’s students shall be eligible for up to 20 subsidized sessions for the entire duration of their degree.
(b) PhD students shall be eligible for up to 30 subsidized sessions for the entire duration of their doctoral studies.
(c) Postdoctoral fellows shall be eligible for up to 30 subsidized sessions for the entire duration of their training period.

 

4. Costs and Reimbursements

4.1 Trainees

4.1.1 Israeli Trainees and International Trainees Insured under the National Insurance Institute

Trainees whose requests have been approved by the authorized person are entitled to reimbursement as follows:
a. A reimbursement of up to 450 NIS per session within the approved Psychological Service, after a copayment of 80 NIS per session by the student.
b. Reimbursement is conditional upon submission of original payment receipts to the Wellbeing Officer.

4.1.2 International Trainees Insured by “Harel”

Trainees whose requests have been approved by the authorized person are entitled to reimbursement as follows:
a. Reimbursement for psychological services will be granted only after the Trainee has exhausted eligibility through the insurance provider.
b. The total reimbursement for each session (whether from the  WSoS or the insurance company) will not exceed 450 NIS, after a copayment of 80 NIS per session by the Trainee.
c. Reimbursement is conditional upon submission of original payment receipts from the service provider and proof of the insurance company’s participation to the Wellbeing Officer.

 

4.2 Subsidy for Treatment of Spouses/Partners

In exceptional cases and for documented reasons, a subsidy for psychological treatment of Trainees’ spouses/partners may be considered, subject to prior approval by the authorized person, the Dean of Students, and the Wellbeing Officer.
Such a subsidy will be granted based on an assessment by a qualified authority (social worker, psychiatrist, or the Wellbeing officer), depending on the severity of the situation, subject to budgetary availability and the submission of supporting documentation as required.
In any case, reimbursement shall not exceed 8 sessions.

 

5. Contact Information

Daniel Margolin Sarusi – The Students and Postdocs Wellbeing Officer

 

Nirit Cohen-Kraus – Social Worker for Students and Postdocs

 

6. Appendix: Link to the Online Application Form for Psychological Services

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