Contracted psychology provider's initial counselling report.
- Completed by
- WCB-authorized psychologist or master's-level social worker
- Issued by
- WCB-Alberta
- Format
- Word document
- Language
- English
WCB Alberta C853: Counselling Discharge Report
Contracted psychologists and master's-level social workers use this report after the final counselling sessions with a referred worker. It updates the worker's psychological status and the psychosocial measures baselined in the initial report, summarizes the treatment provided, records the discharge date, number of no-shows and reason for discharge, and recommends any maintenance work.
Who completes it
The treating clinician types and signs the report on the C853 template; a supervising clinician or office staff cannot sign on their behalf.
Submitting and payment
- How to submit it
- Contracted providers submit discharge reporting through myWCB psychology electronic injury reporting, where it is part of the online C852 report; the C853 Word template is also posted.
- Who pays
- WCB-Alberta pays the timely discharge report fee (PPMR13A) when the report arrives within 7 business days of the final session, and the late discharge report fee (PPMR13B) after that.
Good to know
- Complete a discharge report when the worker stops returning for treatment, not only when goals are met; reasons can include return to full duties or no participation.
- Record the total number of no-shows, meaning sessions the worker did not attend during the approved treatment period, with the discharge date and reason.
- A standalone invoice can still be sent after the final report, but its date of service must be before the date of discharge.
- Include only information related to the reason for referral; when a file is requested, WCB redacts content unrelated to the work injury or return to work.
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Psychology discharge counselling report - C853
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Frequently asked questions
When should I submit the WCB Alberta counselling discharge report?
Promptly after the final session, because the fee depends on the business days between the final counselling session and report submission: within 7 business days you bill PPMR13A, and after that the late fee PPMR13B applies. If a worker stops attending, WCB-Alberta's progress report guide also directs you to complete a discharge report.
What does C853 ask about the worker at discharge?
It asks for symptoms, objective findings and any working diagnosis, updated psychosocial measures against the initial baseline, progress on each treatment goal as a percentage, and return-to-work details. Those cover accommodations to schedule, hours, duties, safety-sensitive work and location, plus an estimated date for return to pre-accident work.