Many entrepreneurs may struggle to stay focused without a boss to manage their schedule. Here are some tips to stay motivated and productive when you’re working for yourself as a behavioral health clinician. Keep your workspace separate and defined. One of the most important steps in staying productive is to create a distinct workspace that…
When opening your own behavioral health practice, your business plan can make or break your practice. From your clinical approach to your administrative operations, a business plan should guide your decision-making in all aspects of your practice. Here’s how to get started: Start small and go slow. Launching your behavioral health practice is exciting, but…
The ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic has had numerous effects on behavioral health, including illegal substance use, budgetary concerns, and the use of telehealth. Here, we take a look at some of the behavioral health and addiction treatment-related news specific to California. Changing Prescription Painkiller Supply Poses Additional Risks as COVID Restrictions Relax Law enforcement officials…
Telehealth has grown rapidly across the nation in recent months, opening up new options for behavioral health providers and clients. In the scramble to launch remote services, however, many best practices may be overlooked. If you’re a behavioral health provider that is implementing or considering a move to telehealth, here are some best practices to…
As a behavioral health provider, you may be gearing up for an increased demand for your services in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The stress of job loss, health anxiety, and depression from social distancing are all expected to take a mental health toll on the U.S. population. At the same time, this increased…
With some data suggesting that the COVID-19 pandemic may be slowing down in the United States, the White House and several states have begun to discuss how to relax stay-at-home orders and reopen the economy. However, the mental health effects of the pandemic and economic shutdowns could persist for weeks, months, and possibly years. This…
The COVID-19 outbreak, and the ongoing response to it, has had a significant impact on Americans’ mental health. Here is a look at how behavioral health providers around the country are responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Expanded Telehealth in Massachusetts Helping Adult and Children’s Mental Health Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker implemented emergency regulations in response…
Social distancing, anxiety, and co-occurring disorders that raise the risk of COVID-19 infection can all exacerbate behavioral health symptoms. Behavioral health clinicians should be aware of these potential issues and help guide their staff and clients through this uncertain time. Physical concerns for behavioral health clients during the coronavirus outbreak Many behavioral health or addiction…
As coronavirus cases rise across the nation, more and more organizations are encouraging employees to work from home to avoid potential exposure and spread of the COVID-19 virus. Many behavioral health organizations may struggle with this change. While it may not be appropriate for all organizations or all employees, allowing remote work for some staff…
Behavioral health and addiction treatment providers have an important role to play in the coronavirus outbreak. As healthcare professionals, behavioral health clinicians should be ready to address concerns about the coronavirus from both clients and team members. Avoid coronavirus spread and infections Behavioral health organizations can help reduce the spread of coronavirus with the usual…