The Psychotherapy Documentation Primer (Paperback, 4)

Preface

How This Book Came Into Being: A Lesson in Making a Really Bad Negative into a Really Good Positive

Chapter 1       Introduction

Chapter 2       The Art and Science of Psychological Assessment and Treatment

Chapter 3       Overview of Current Documentation Procedures and Third-Party Requirements

Chapter 4       Ethical Considerations in Documentation

Chapter 5       The Biopsychosocial Assessment

Chapter 6       The Clinical Interview:  Mental Status Exam

Chapter 7       The Clinical Interview: Validating a Diagnosis 

Chapter 8       Formulating a Treatment Plan

Chapter 9       Writing Progress Notes

Chapter 10    Documenting the Need for Additional Services

Chapter 11        Documenting Mental Health Treatment Outcomes for Individuals

Appendix A   Putting it all Together: Documented Chart for Mental Health Services

Appendix B   Overview of HIPAA Guidelines in Mental Health Settings

Appendix C   Example of Results of a Recent Board of Psychology Action Due to a

Therapist’s Documentation Issues

Glossary

Bibliography and Suggested Readings