This fact sheet explains when eligible employees of covered employers may use FMLA leave for their own or a family members mental health condition. As said before, any healthcare provider can fill out the FMLA paperwork. For FMLA purposes, the problem was twofold. [CDATA[/* >*/. Additionally, an employer may require a fitness-for-duty certification up to once every 30 days for an employee taking intermittent or reduced schedule FMLA leave if reasonable safety concerns exist regarding the employee's ability to perform his or her duties based on the condition for which leave was taken. The .gov means its official. .usa-footer .container {max-width:1440px!important;} Employees must provide sufficient information for an employer to reasonably determine whether the FMLA may apply to the leave request. I am a masters level therapist and I have signed a number of FMLA forms without a problem. It may vary from state to state. Assuming that you work for a covered employer and are eligible for FMLA leave, you may use FMLA leave to provide care for your spouse who is undergoing inpatient treatment for substance abuse. [CDATA[/* >