Documenting Group TherapyTo say that running groups is both challenging and rewarding is like saying that you love to cook but hate to clean up afterwards. The difference is that you can get others to clean up but you still need to write your own notes.REWARDS OF RUNNING GROUP THERAPYThere’s truly … [Read more...] about Documenting Group Therapy
Documenting Crisis Management – HELP!
Documenting Crisis Management – HELP!From Chaos to Calm: Effective Crisis Intervention StrategiesNaomi Golan, the creator of the Golan Model of Crisis Intervention (1978), describes a crisis as a person who faces a situation in which they feel so overwhelmed they go from a state of “balance to … [Read more...] about Documenting Crisis Management – HELP!
Mental Health Documentation and Selfcare
Why in the world would anybody put “selfcare” and “documentation” in the same sentence?Because when therapists start feeling overwhelmed and burnt out the very first thing that’s sacrificed are progress notes! Then the inner Critic berates you by saying, “you’re a bad therapist because you’re behind … [Read more...] about Mental Health Documentation and Selfcare
7 Documentation Requirements You Can Apply Right Now
7 Documentation Requirements You Can Apply Right NowHere are some common questions and answers when it comes to mental health documentation requirements.1. Question: Are notes for private pay clients the same as for insurance?Answer:Yes – justifying medical necessity has become the gold standard of … [Read more...] about 7 Documentation Requirements You Can Apply Right Now
Challenges with AI in Progress Notes
Insights into using AI from a Mental Health Therapist and Documentation ExpertIn an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, it's no surprise that artificial intelligence (AI) is finding a home in mental health care. One area where AI is gaining greater use is in the creation of … [Read more...] about Challenges with AI in Progress Notes
Question & Answer: Intake Summary
Question & Answer: How do I write an Intake Summary without violating client confidentiality?QUESTIONI'm struggling with how to effectively document in a manner that satisfies "medical necessity" requirements while also protecting the privacy of my clients. I understand how to keep progress … [Read more...] about Question & Answer: Intake Summary
How to Opt-Out of Medicare and Still Get Paid
Your Guide to Opting Out of Medicare as a Mental Health Provider: and How Medicare Clients Can Get ReimbursedYes, it is possible to see a Medicare client, get your full fee, and for the client to not have to pay for your service. The process isn’t even that difficult. Unlike most things … [Read more...] about How to Opt-Out of Medicare and Still Get Paid
The Ethics of Other People Writing Your Treatment Plan
The Ethics of Other People Writing Your Treatment PlanQUESTIONIs it ethical for one therapist to write a Treatment Plan for another therapist to use? At my group practice, I’m often asked as a licensed therapist to do an Intake and write the Treatment Plan to hand off to a master’s level … [Read more...] about The Ethics of Other People Writing Your Treatment Plan
Timely Progress Note Completion in Mental Health Documentation
The most frequently asked question I get in my documentation course is, “What is the deadline for progress note completion? This is a frustrating question because like so many aspects of mental health, there is no definitive answer.Understanding the ConfusionOur professional codes of ethics, … [Read more...] about Timely Progress Note Completion in Mental Health Documentation