Transition to Private Practice for Psychiatrists, Psych PA and Psych NPs (PMHNPs)

Description

Course page: https://www.telepsychhealth.com/blog/courses/transition-private-practice/

This course consists of over 50 videos, transcriptions, and resources on how to enhance your clinical practice before starting in an outpatient psychiatry setting.

Building Patient Connections: Learn the art of connecting with patients, understanding their needs, and conducting effective new patient evaluations. Uncover strategies for managing challenging appointments, including encounters with angry or borderline patients.

Mastering Diagnoses: Delve into the intricacies of diagnosing mental health conditions. From understanding when and how to introduce certain diagnoses to tackling challenging scenarios, this course provides a deep dive into the diagnostic process.

Treatment Approaches: Explore a wide array of treatment approaches for anxiety, social anxiety, sleep issues, depression, bipolar disorders, and substance use disorders. Distinguish between different types of depression and bipolar disorders, and discover effective strategies for patient interviews and substance use history.

Prescribing Expertise: Gain practical insights into prescribing medications, writing scripts, dealing with pharmacy issues, and managing prior authorizations. Understand the nuances of prescribing various medications, from SSRIs and SNRIs to stimulants and non-prescription treatment options. Understand the intricacies of common concerns related to antidepressant use and explore a range of non-prescription treatment options.

Administrative Mastery: Navigate the administrative side of psychiatric care with finesse. Learn efficient schedule management, effective collaboration with treatment teams, handling messages from patients, and optimizing billing codes. Get insights into writing comprehensive notes, completing disability paperwork, and providing emotional support animal letters.

Optimizing Treatment Outcomes: Acquire valuable tips on optimizing treatment outcomes, handling referrals, and staying updated on the latest prescribing philosophies and medications.