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DBT Basics Tips and Techniques for Clinicians

DBT Basics: Tips and Techniques for Clinicians

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | October 5, 2021

DBT Basics: Tips and Techniques for Clinicians Understanding DBT basics is essential for clinicians working with clients who struggle to regulate intense emotions or engage…

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How to Get on an Insurance Panel: Tips for Mental Health Professionals

How to get on an Insurance Panel for Mental Health: Step-by-Step Guide

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | September 30, 2021

How to Get on an Insurance Panel for Mental Health Professionals Insurance has made behavioral health affordable for many people, but getting your practice listed…

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How Much Time Are You Spending Writing Mental Health Notes?

How Much Time Are You Spending Writing Mental Health Notes?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | September 2, 2021

How Much Time Are Mental Health Professionals Really Spending on Note Writing? Due to back-to-back appointments where healthcare professionals are trying to play catch-up, writing…

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How Confident Are You in Your Notes?

How Confident Are You in Your Notes?

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | August 25, 2021

How Confident Are You in Your Notes? Mental health professionals often deal with sensitive topics, and your note writing will likely reflect that. The sensitive…

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SOAP Note Mistakes to Avoid

SOAP Note Mistakes to Avoid

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | August 23, 2021

SOAP Note Mistakes to Avoid Writing concise mental health notes can be challenging, which is why many healthcare providers use templates like SOAP. SOAP notes…

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BIRP Notes Guide for Mental Health Professionals

BIRP Notes Guide for Mental Health Professionals

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | August 18, 2021

BIRP Notes Guide for Mental Health Professionals If you’re searching for a comprehensive BIRP Notes Guide to improve your clinical documentation, you’re in the right…

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PIRP vs. GIRP vs. BIRP Notes

PIRP vs. GIRP vs. BIRP Notes

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | July 30, 2021

PIRP vs GIRP vs BIRP Notes – What’s the Difference? As a behavioral health clinician, you’re always writing notes during and following sessions. Whether a…

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Creating a Mental Health Crisis System

Creating a Mental Health Crisis Management System

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | July 20, 2021

Guide to Creating a Mental Health Crisis Management System Mental health is a considerable issue for millions of Americans, many of whom struggle to find…

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The Importance of Support and Training Resources when Choosing an EHR Provider

The Importance of Support and Training Resources When Choosing an EHR Provider

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | June 30, 2021

Have you decided to implement new electronic health record (EHR) software in your behavioral and mental health practice? An EHR can help your practice stay…

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Mental Health Billing Tips for 2021

Mental Health Billing Tips for 2022

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | May 21, 2021

When you provide mental health care to your clients, your goal is to give the best treatment possible. You also want insurance companies to reimburse…

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7 Tips for Therapists Going on Vacation This Summer

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | May 12, 2021

7 Tips for Clinicians Going on Vacation This Summer Mental health professionals need vacations for self-care and burnout prevention, just like their clients. This article…

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Using a mental health clearinghouse for medical billing

Best Clearinghouse for Medical Billing (Behavioral Health)

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | April 13, 2021

How to Choose a Mental Health Clearinghouse (That Actually Fits) Choosing the best clearinghouse for medical billing isn’t one-size-fits-all, especially in behavioral health. The right…

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Mental Status Exam Cheat Sheet

Mental Status Exam Cheat Sheet

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 31, 2021

Mental Status Exam Cheat Sheet Learn how to conduct a comprehensive mental status exam, understand its key components, and explore its role in diagnosing and…

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Biggest Challenges Behavioral Health Clinicians Will Face in 2021

Biggest Challenges Behavioral Health Clinicians Will Face in 2022

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 15, 2021

Whether you’re a psychiatrist, clinical social worker, psychologist or counselor, a career in behavioral health can be challenging but rewarding. You need to have excellent…

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Creating a Depression Treatment Plan

Creating a Depression Treatment Plan

By October Boyles, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN | March 3, 2021

Creating a Depression Treatment Plan As a behavioral health professional, it’s crucial to know how to create a depression treatment plan that shows insurance companies…

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