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PIRP vs. GIRP vs. BIRP Notes
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…
Creating a Mental Health Crisis Management System
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…
The Importance of Support and Training Resources When Choosing an EHR Provider
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…
Mental Health Billing Tips for 2022
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…
7 Tips for Therapists Going on Vacation This Summer
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…
Best Clearinghouse for Medical Billing (Behavioral Health)
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…
Mental Status Exam Cheat Sheet + Examples
Mental Status Exam Cheat Sheet + Examples and Templates Accurate mental status exams (MSEs) are a core part of clinical documentation. This guide gives you…
Biggest Challenges Behavioral Health Clinicians Will Face in 2022
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…
Creating a Depression Treatment Plan: Examples & Best Practices
Creating a Depression Treatment Plan: A Practical, Clinically Sound Guide for Mental Health Clinicians A well-constructed depression treatment plan provides more than clinical direction –…
COVID-19: When Is It OK to Resume In-Person Mental Health Services?
For many Americans, maintaining mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy. According to a June 2020 survey, 40% of U.S. adults claimed they…
Why You Should Share Behavioral Health Notes With Patients
Sharing Behavioral Health Notes with Patients You might feel a little nervous when you think about writing behavioral health notes your clients will read. You…
What to Know About the New E/M Coding Changes for 2022
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA) have made significant changes to Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding, which…
A Beginner’s Guide to Mental Health Notes
Beginners Guide to Mental Health Notes Keeping clear, consistent mental health notes is critical for both client care and insurance compliance. Whether you’re a new…
Why Electronic Therapy Notes Are Better Than Handwritten Ones
Why Electronic Therapy Notes Are Better Than Handwritten Ones While handwritten notes have long been associated with therapy sessions, clinging to pen and paper may…
8 Tips for Virtual School Counseling
As a school counselor, you provide a range of critical services to students. From academic guidance to emotional support, you help students navigate challenges that…