The Psychotherapy Documentation Primer

By Donald E. Wiger

Book Overview

Everything a therapist needs to know to record client intake, treatment, and progress--fully incorporating the latest managed care, accrediting agency, and government regulations Paperwork and record keeping are day-to-day realities in your mental health practice. Records must be kept for managed care reimbursement; for accreditation agencies; for protection in the event of lawsuits; to meet federal HIPAA regulations; and to help streamline patient care in larger practice groups, inpatient facilities, and hospitals.'The first edition of The Psychotherapy Documentation Primer became a standard for professionals and students who needed a quick and easy, yet comprehensive, guide to writing a wide range of mental health documents. This updated and revised Second Edition provides the latest information on record keeping for intake, assessment, treatment planning, progress notes, and other essential areas. Greatly expanded, this user-friendly guide encompasses the many changes that have occurred in mental health practice, including: Changes to DSM codes and definitions New managed care guidelines Accrediting requirements from JCAHO and CARF New federal HIPAA regulations In addition, the revised text features more instructional tools for classroom use. These include: More examples and improved graphics Study questions and answers at the end of each chapter An expanded reference section Fully updated to reflect the latest practice and reporting requirements, The Psychotherapy Documentation Primer, Second Edition is the benchmark record-keeping reference for working mental health professionals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471730165
• ISBN13: 9780471730163
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Length: 227 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 0.8" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent for Beginning Counselors

As a new counselor in practicum I found this book very helpful in guiding me through the proper documentation procedure and very helpful in using professional terms for a client's assessment, progress notes and more. A must have for all new counselors.

It's About Time

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! This book has answered so many of my questions. I only wish it had been available and I had read it years ago. I have struggled as a master's level professional with documentation and termninology, the treatment plans, and how this all matters when it comes to mangaged care etc. Much of my training was on the job and well meaning co-workers did not have the time or ability to explain it to me. Like so many, this course was not taught. I have started my own practice and I feel much more confident thanks to The Psychoterapy Documentation Primer. Can you recommend something similar for Substance Abuse or Addictions? Your Book was worth every penny! Paula

Great reference for students of Psychology/Counseling

This book is a great documentation reference for those just going into the field of counseling. I've used the examples in this book in numerous assignments, and learning to document assessments, diagnoses and notes. I highly recommend it for those in school or having just graduated and needing guidance in documentation.