How to Become Efficient with Clinical Documentation | Therapist THRIVAL Guide Ep. 6

Описание: Every therapist will say that documentation and paperwork is their least favorite part of their job-- but how do we get into a groove and become more efficient?! We are joined by Alicia Exsted, LPCC and Erin Opoku, LMFT (who are both documentation masters) to discuss real tips for getting your clinical paperwork done quickly and well.

TIPS FOR CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION:
Block extra time off at the end of your day to write diagnostic assessments or catch up on case notes
Write treatment plans in session WITH clients
Be concise in your #documentation! Your notes do not need to be novels-- just include the minimum necessary (this is for your client's privacy and protection too!)
Set an alarm to signal to the client when the session has ten minutes left (this is especially important for clinicians that find themselves walking their client out at the 59th minute!). When you are able to end sessions on time, you have those seven minutes between sessions to document case notes.
If you find yourself in that initial DA avalanche when you are first starting out, take it one step at a time. You will get through this!

The Therapist Thrival Guide is a #podcast from Ellie Mental Health. We want to take #therapists from just surviving to thriving. This is everything you didn't learn in graduate school! This podcast is hosted by Miranda Barker, MSW LICSW and Dr. Lucas Volini, LMFT. We'll have a different therapist guest for each episode to talk about what they've learned and what they want to teach other therapists. This series will be covering topics like burn-out, client retention, session structure, and balancing professional relationships.

Our Hosts:
Miranda Barker, MSW, LICSW, has been practicing as a therapist for several years. She previously worked as a child protection investigator, adoption social worker, case manager, and the Director of Brand Content at Ellie Mental Health. Follow her on LinkedIn:   / miranda-barker-msw-licsw  

Dr. Lucas Volini, LMFT, has been practicing as a marriage and family therapist for over ten years. He has worked as a couple's therapist, a graduate and undergraduate professor, researcher, author, and the Senior Director of Innovation at Ellie Mental Health...But he mostly sees himself as a professional recreational golfer.

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