Effective planning for a client’s care begins with a great counseling intake assessment. But that doesn’t mean you need to spend hours on mental health documentation every time you see a new client.
Dr. Maelisa McCaffrey of QA Prep shares 5 tips that will instantly make your therapy intake assessments more efficient, while also increasing the quality of care your clients receive during the process.
1) Have clients complete paperwork ahead of time.
2) Provide clear directions and reminders for your clients.
3) Spend time reviewing the client’s paperwork before you meet them.
4) Write other details DURING the client intake session.
5) Use your psychotherapy intake progress note to complete the rest of the story.
This process can literally save you hours on intake assessments! And it’s something you can try immediately, so let us know how it goes for you.
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