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This handbook contains reproducible forms (also on the CD-ROM), guidelines, and resources for new and experienced psychotherapists of all types in private or small-group practice. Focusing only on administrative aspects, Zuckerman, a clinical psychologist, provides information and forms for basic paperwork, financial procedures, ethics and legal issues, informed consent, intake and assessment, planning treatment, and confidentiality. Collecting data on symptoms or dynamics is not included. This edition has been updated, with more on HIPAA rules, new forms on privacy practices, and HIPAA consent. Tips on office safety guidelines and setting up a website are new. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Providing essential recordkeeping and risk-reduction tools that every psychotherapy practice needs, this highly practical resource is now in a fully updated fourth edition. It is ideal for new practitioners who want to hit the ground running and for seasoned pros who want to streamline their paperwork and clinical efficiency. Presented are methods for assuring informed consent and documenting treatment planning and progress; advice on structuring fees, billing, coping with managed care, and marketing; forms and guidelines to facilitate HIPAA compliance; links to useful websites; and much more. More than 60 reproducible forms and handouts--in a ready-to-use, large-size format--can be copied from the book or customized and printed from the accompanying CD-ROM.
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