Psychotherapy Documentation 3e

by Donald E. Wiger

Everything you need to know to record client intake, treatment, and progress―incorporating the latest managed care, accrediting agency, and government regulations Paperwork and record keeping are day-to-day realities in your mental health practice. Records must be kept for managed care reimbursement; for accreditation agencies; for protection in the event of lawsuits; to meet federal HIPAA regulations; and to help streamline patient care in larger group practices, inpatient facilities, and hospitals. The standard professionals and students have turned to for quick and easy, yet comprehensive, guidance to writing a wide range of mental health documents, the Third Edition of The Psychotherapy Documentation Primer continues to reflect HIPAA and accreditation agency requirements as well as offer an abundance of examples. The new edition Greatly expanded, The Psychotherapy Documentation Primer , Third Edition continues to be the benchmark record-keeping reference for working professionals, reflecting the latest in documentation and reporting requirements.

Genres: Counselling

256 pages, Paperback

First published October 30, 1998

Reviews

[Sharon Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This should be required reading for aspiring counselors, especially if they will need to work with third-party payers. This book provides clear explanation of the content needed in intakes, treatment plans, and progress notes.