Description: Many private practice clinicians work hard to get on the panel of various insurance companies. Then they sometimes get frustrated with those same insurance companies. What are they to do? Some are choosing to “Go Out of Network”. Instead of billing an insurance company, they collect their fee from the client and provide the client with a receipt or a superbill. The client then bills the insurance company themselves or simply pays cash without involving their insurance company. How do they do it? Our presenter explains her process of going out of network.
Objectives:
Summarize the basic tenets of the Going Out of Network podcast
Discuss the process of Going Out of Network and pricing for counseling services
Explore marketing tactics and recommendations for finding a niche in the counseling profession
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate
Before deciding to open a private practice, counselors must make some very tough decisions about insurance, finances, legal issues and other considerations.
Learning Objectives: In this webinar participants will:
Review financial considerations before jumping into private practice
Consider options for renting or leasing space
Discuss legal and ethical considerations related to private practice.
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate
Understanding your brand is the first step towards building a successful private practice. Dr. Deb Legge explains the concept of brand and how it relates to the counseling practice. She discusses ways to discover and define your brand, then put it into practice.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar participants will:
Understand the term “brand” and what it means to their business
Discover ways to define and refine a counselor’s brand
Learn strategies for effectively and efficiently marketing their brand
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate
In this third webinar of the Private Practice series, Dr. Legge discusses ways to keep your business running smoothly. Topic such as billing, coding, note keeping, and HIPAA requirements are reviewed.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar participants will:
Learn how to set professional fees.
discover how to work with third-party payers.
Learn how to successfully transition from an insurance model to a self-pay model.
Available CE Credits: 1.00 – Clock Hour 1.00 – NBCC
1.00 – CRCC
1.00 – New York
1.00 - Ohio
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate*
Counselors use Electronic Health Records (EHR) in order to
improve their practices, satisfy insurance and meet regulatory requirements.
Choosing a "good fit" EHR can be a daunting task, yet learning about
EHR options can reduce troublesome challenges. In this webinar, Counseling Today’s Tech Tutor, Rob
Reinhardt, explains how counselors can select electronic practice management
resources to meet the unique needs of their practice and how to avoid costly
mistakes.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar, participants will:
gain an understanding of the basic criteria to
look for in selecting an EHR.
gain an understanding of the multiple facets to
consider when selecting an EHR, including business, clinical, credit card
compliance and reporting/HIE needs.
learn how to approach the EHR decision making
process in an effective manner.
Available CE Credits: 1.00 – Clock Hour 1.00 – NBCC 1.00 – CRCC 1.00 – New York 1.00 - Ohio
*Counselors requiring New York State approval must contact ACA upon completion to obtain customized CE certificate*
Client confidentiality laws mean that closing a practice, even temporarily, comes with certain rules and restrictions. In this webinar, counselors will learn how to create an emergency closure plan that meets those confidentiality laws and protects clients and counselors.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar participants will:
Understand the importance of preparing for the unexpected: severe illness, disability, death or other sudden professional practice closure.
Learn crucial steps in closing a practice, whether expected (e.g., retirement or job change) or unexpected, including considerations in appointing a records custodian, notice to clients, etc.
Resources for planning for the future, for counselors and mental health professionals of any age and any stage of professional life.
Available CE Credits: 1.00 – Clock Hour 1.00 – NBCC 1.00 – CRCC 1.00 – New York 1.00 - Ohio
Technology offers new and efficient tools to help practitioners work with clients. Whether you’re opening new channels of communication, seeking to understand client interactions, or providing services entirely online, technology is now integral to professional counseling. As professional counselors and educators use more and newer technology, it's important to understand standards of practice, ethical and legal implications. In this webinar, Counseling Today’s Tech Tutor, Rob Reinhardt, gives an update on prominent technologies - including email, texting, and distance counselor (telehealth). Learn how the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics and laws, such as HIPAA.
Learning Objectives:
In this webinar participants will:
1) Understand how HIPAA and technology affect one another.
2) Learn best-practice tips to remain HIPAA compliant while using technology in a practice.
3) Review HIPAA standards and legal implications.
Available CE Credits: 1.00 – Clock Hour 1.00 – Ethics Hour 1.00 – NBCC 1.00 – CRCC 1.00 - Ohio
