Q. What shows up on a background check? Does any type of mental health records show up?
Doctor Answer is medically reviewed by SecondMedic medical review team.
Yes, mental health records can show up on a background check. Generally speaking, employers use a third-party service to initiate and perform the background check. That service checks both public records and private databases for information about an individual's criminal history, credit history, past employment verification and even any previous eviction or landlord disputes.
In addition to that information, some services may also search other sensitive areas such as education records and mental health status (if there is the need). This type of search is often used when an individual has been asked by an employer to disclose certain medical conditions in order to ascertain suitability for certain roles that require additional scrutiny due to their higher level of responsibility.
It should be noted however that many states restrict access to mental health data within a background check as it could be perceived as prejudice against people with disabilities which goes against laws designed protect those rights. As such it's important for individuals being screened to make sure they are aware exactly what documents the third-party company will examine before signing off on any agreement.
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