Best Practices in Private Practice (Ethics)
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$60.00
$60.00
per item
10.02.2020 from 9-12:15
CEUs: 3
Presented by: Alexandria Fields MSW, LISW-S, DBTC
Training presented through Zoom as an online Webinar.
This training will be LIVE (requiring participation) which means it will count as in person for CEUs. You will receive an email with the link to join prior to the training start time.
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Objective: This training will clarify the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board’s and major insurance companies’ rules and expectations of those licensed to provide mental health services in the state of Ohio.
Purpose: Keeping abreast of new guidelines can feel overwhelming at times which can lead to clinicians developing drift from their core ethics over time. It is our goal to empower clinicians to understand the boards rules and abide by them in their daily work. We will also look at best practice as it relates to complying with major insurance panels and their expectations.
Method: This course will employ the use of training videos, lecture, and discussion. There will be plenty of time for questions and the trainees are happy to tailor this training as participants see helpful.
Audience: Licensed mental health professionals. Nurses can receive reciprocal CEUs. CEUs are approved for Social Workers, Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists CEUs (RCS030903) and Chemical Dependency CEUs. CE Broker tracking number: 50-2404
Skill Level: Introductory
Purpose: Keeping abreast of new guidelines can feel overwhelming at times which can lead to clinicians developing drift from their core ethics over time. It is our goal to empower clinicians to understand the boards rules and abide by them in their daily work. We will also look at best practice as it relates to complying with major insurance panels and their expectations.
Method: This course will employ the use of training videos, lecture, and discussion. There will be plenty of time for questions and the trainees are happy to tailor this training as participants see helpful.
Audience: Licensed mental health professionals. Nurses can receive reciprocal CEUs. CEUs are approved for Social Workers, Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists CEUs (RCS030903) and Chemical Dependency CEUs. CE Broker tracking number: 50-2404
Skill Level: Introductory
9:00-10:00 Welcome and introduction to the reasons for the state board’s ethics and rules
10:30-11:30 Insurance Companies
This training is designed to help participants:
References:
This training is approved for counselor, social work, and marriage and family therapy continuing education. In addition, it is approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board for chemical dependency continuing education. Check CE Broker for detailed breakdown of CE types (provider number 50-24074)!
- A look at how to find the rules and updates
- Exploring most common pitfalls and offenses and reading/decoding the related rules
- Debunking myths and looking at the more confusing rules
- Understanding custody documents
- Clarifying the clinician’s role
- Helpful documentation
10:30-11:30 Insurance Companies
- Where to find and how to use provider manuals
- Pros and cons of contracting with insurance companies
- Exploring expectations and common pitfalls
- Reviewing documentation
- Problem solving ways to stay in compliance
This training is designed to help participants:
- Be able to explain where and how to access the state board’s rules and updates
- Discuss with competence the expectations of the board and be able to defend their importance
- Be able to explain where and how to access the rules and updates of insurance companies
- Critique the role of major insurance companies and be able to explain the benefits and restrictions associated with contracting
- Apply problem solving techniques to be able to overcome any related fears or struggles with following the studied rules and expectations
References:
- Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Laws and Rules Manual
- Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist website and videos
- Humana Provider Manual
- Cigna Provider Manual
- Anthem Provider Manual
- United Health Care/Optum Provider Manual
- Mohan, A. (2003). Private practice: A survival guide for mental health professionals entering private practice. Ventura, CA: Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences
- Stout, C. E., & Grand, L. C. (2005). Getting started in private practice the complete guide to building your mental health practice. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley
- Dasenbrook, N. C. (2013). The complete guide to private practice for licensed mental health professionals. Rockford, IL: Dasenbrook Consulting.
This training is approved for counselor, social work, and marriage and family therapy continuing education. In addition, it is approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board for chemical dependency continuing education. Check CE Broker for detailed breakdown of CE types (provider number 50-24074)!