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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

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), also called dialectical behavior therapy, gives patients a wide range of skills and strategies for managing powerful emotions. This method, focused…

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

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

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

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

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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

Due to back-to-back appointments where healthcare professionals are trying to play catch-up, writing mental health notes has become a challenge. Because most professional ethic codes,…

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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

Mental health professionals often deal with sensitive topics, and your note writing will likely reflect that. The sensitive nature of progress notes sometimes makes sharing…

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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

As a mental or behavioral health professional, you understand how much work goes into writing good notes. Thorough yet concise notes can be challenging to…

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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

As a behavioral health clinician, you’re always writing notes during and following sessions. Whether a patient is dealing with depression, anxiety, a substance use disorder…

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Creating a Mental Health Crisis System

Creating a Mental Health Crisis System

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

Mental health is a considerable issue for millions of Americans, many of whom struggle to find the support they need. In 2019 alone, 20.6% of…

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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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