[eBook Code] The Psychotherapy Documentation Primer (eBook Code, 4th)

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 Mental Health Boards Action Due to a Therapist’s Documentation Issues

Appendix D Documenting Suicidality

Glossary

Bibliography and Suggested Readings

Index