The Ethics of Other People Writing Your Treatment Plan QUESTION Is 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 … [Read more...] about The Ethics of Other People Writing Your Treatment Plan
Should I Use a Treatment Planning Book?
Should I Use a Treatment Planning Book? Like many answers to questions about mental health, the answer to this common question on whether or not you should use a treatment planning book is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no. When discussing treatment plans during my trainings, … [Read more...] about Should I Use a Treatment Planning Book?
Questions & Answers: Treatment Plans
Questions & Answers: Treatment Plans Trying to figure out everything you need to know about clinical documentation can make your head spin! The good news is, I’m here to help! In this month’s blog post I answer some of the most commonly asked questions about treatment plans. QUESTION … [Read more...] about Questions & Answers: Treatment Plans
I Don’t Take Insurance. Do I Still Need to Write Treatment Plans and Progress Notes?
Yes! Documentation has always been a standard in our profession so it's required. And here are other good reasons why. These are the "negative" or the cover-your-butt reasons to maintain good documentation. Remember -- IF IT'S NOT DOCUMENTED IT DIDN'T HAPPEN. On the positive side, … [Read more...] about I Don’t Take Insurance. Do I Still Need to Write Treatment Plans and Progress Notes?