if i need a confidential or higher security clearance, will my civilian medical records be safe?
(if i went to therapy as a civilian, will they find out?)
2007-12-23 13:15:08 · 8 answers · asked by jejune jane- 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You should always be completely honest, because they will eventually find out anyway. They would be much happier finding out about this therapy from you than seeing that you intentionally left it out. If the therapy was a while back, the problem is resolved, and you don't have any ongoing issues, then it won't be a problem with them. The investigators are mostly looking for honesty and trustworthiness. You would be surprised what sorts of things people can do and still get and keep a clearance. You just have to disclose it fully. I worked in security for a year and I saw all kinds of stuff get worked out with the cooperation of the person involved.
2007-12-23 13:57:47 · answer #1 · answered by motivatress 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This was many years ago,but I did get a Top Secret security clearance,the only thing I can tell you is that the FBI will do a more thorough back ground check than they did when you joined and it is possible and likely they would check your medical records for something that might interfere with you getting a clearance,like some kind of mental disorder etc
2016-04-10 22:29:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how long ago the treatment was for. A secret clearance, they check 7 years back. For a Top Secret, they check 10 years back. The best thing to do is be completely honest. It will look worse for you if you lie and they catch you then if they check your records and find it.
2007-12-23 14:48:02 · answer #3 · answered by mark_c_sterling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you submit an addendum to your official record informing that you have come across additional data specifics and that you are hereby updating your records: list whatever it is you either forgot or left out before. There probably are policies and perhaps laws regarding disclosure with respect to security clearances.
2007-12-23 13:29:38 · answer #4 · answered by Bwana 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its on page 8 of the questionnaire and you are required to answer honestly. The last page of your questionaire is a medical release.
Just be honest. Tons of people have been to see a therapist (or they wouldn't be in business). As long as you don't have any Jeff Dahmer tendencies, you should be okay.
2007-12-23 13:58:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the Clearance level. CONF and SECRET, you should still disclose it, but will probably not be discovered during a background check. for TOP SECRET, it will be known than seen.
2007-12-23 13:19:36 · answer #6 · answered by Think for yourself 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well you sign a form saying that you have honestly disclosed everything, so your integrity is at stake here.
That said, I have no idea how they would possibly find out if you didn't tell them??
2007-12-23 14:03:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Submariner is right, it really depends upon your level of clearance, and it also depends upon whether or not you need any other identifiers such as NATO, crypto, etc.
2007-12-23 13:28:57 · answer #8 · answered by SFC_Ollie 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋