# What should a therapist check before signing an employee assistance programme (EAP) contract?

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For: Clinicians | Clinic operations | Reviewed by Independent clinical reviewer, Registered mental health clinician, Kenya | Last reviewed 8 November 2026

**Answer:** Kenya's National Guidelines on Workplace Mental Wellness (2023) expect employers to set care and referral pathways and private, confidential spaces for services. Before signing, check the scope and number of sessions, referral routes when needs exceed the contract, crisis responsibilities, who controls the records, what de-identified reporting is allowed, data protection terms under the Data Protection Act, and payment terms. Ensure clinical decisions remain with you.

Sources: Ministry of Health, Kenya: https://www.mntrh.go.ke/sites/default/files/2024-10/Workplace_Mental_Wellness_Guideline-2023-308-With_Sign.pdf - Kenya Law: https://new.kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/act/2019/24/eng%402022-12-31

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