Tag Archives: Mental health assessment
Challenges of Therapy
Are some states more difficult to operate in than others? Absolutely. In Minnesota, we might average $125 an hour for reimbursement from insurance, but in Tennessee or Florida, maybe $65 an hour. And recruiting talent is really challenging if we’re … Continue reading
Therapeutic Technology
Can we skype? Can we Facetime? In the last few years I have delved more into behavioral health. I am, however, not a fan of Skype or Facetime. To me it presents too many privacy violations. I will always be … Continue reading
Addressing the escalating psychiatrist shortage
The title of the article “Lack of Psychiatrist Creates an Access Problem in Oregon” caught my eye. I sat down to read it and the following paragraph “Pincus said the undersupply of psychiatrists could be due to a number of … Continue reading
Should therapists have the right to diagnose patients?
Should therapists have the right to diagnose patients? That was the question behind a seven-year court battle that had implications for mental health patients throughout the country. It was a relief to learn that “Texas State Supreme Court ruled in … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 