Everything a therapist needs to know to record client intake, treatment, and progress-fully incorporating the latest managed care, accrediting agency, and government regulations<br /> <br /> 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 <i>Second Edition</i> provides the latest information on record keeping for intake, assessment, treatment planning, progress notes, and other essential areas.<br /> <br /> Greatly expanded, this user-friendly guide encompasses the many changes that have occurred in mental health practice, including: <ul> <li>Changes to DSM codes and definitions<br /></li> <li>New managed care guidelines<br /></li> <li>Accrediting requirements from JCAHO and CARF<br /></li> <li>New federal HIPAA regulations</li> </ul> In addition, the revised text features more instructional tools for classroom use. These include: <ul> <li>More examples and improved graphics</li> <li>Study questions and answers at the end of each chapter</li> <li>An expanded reference section</li> </ul> Fully updated to reflect the latest practice and reporting requirements, <i>The Psychotherapy Documentation Primer, Second Edition</i> is the benchmark record-keeping reference for working mental health professionals.