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Zero Suicide for Behavioral Health Practices
If you’re a healthcare professional, you care about your patients. You want them to have the best chance at recovery. You may wonder how you…
The Role of a Social Worker in Behavioral Health
Social workers have been helping to make a difference in communities across the United States for decades. The demand for social workers continues to rise,…
Financial Benefits of Transferring to EHR
The use of electronic health records (EHR) is on the rise, due in large part to federal mandates. Since 2008, the use of EHR in…
Creating a Substance Abuse Treatment Plan
Creating a Substance Abuse Treatment Plan A substance abuse treatment plan is a foundational tool for guiding individuals through recovery. It transforms clinical insights into…
Biggest Myths About Clinical Notes
Clinical notes are a vital part of behavioral health and therapy. They help track progress, determine diagnoses and can protect mental health professionals in malpractice…
Creating a Professional Will as a Therapist
Mental health clinicians, psychologists and therapists have a number of patients and clients who rely on them for their services. Creating a professional will as…
8 Tips for Improving Your Counseling Schedule
As a mental health professional, you likely have a lot on your plate. Between patient appointments, administrative work and collaborating with colleagues, managing your schedule…
How to Read Mental Health Eligibility Verification Data
Working with insurance can often be one of the most frustrating aspects of mental health practice. Even when you think you have submitted all necessary…
Ketamine in Psychiatry
Depression is one of the most debilitating mental disorders around the world. For the first time in over 25 years, there is potentially a new…
DBT Basics: Tips and Techniques for Clinicians
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…
How to get on an Insurance Panel for Mental Health: Step-by-Step Guide
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…
How Much Time Are You Spending Writing Mental Health Notes?
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…
How Confident Are You in Your Notes?
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…
SOAP Note Mistakes to Avoid
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…
BIRP Notes Guide for Mental Health Professionals
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…