Common use of INTAKE PROCEDURES Clause in Contracts

INTAKE PROCEDURES. My normal practice is to conduct an initial interview that lasts on average, 50-60 minutes. In cases where the patient is under 13 years of age, this is a parent-only appointment. Doing so allows us the opportunity to have a candid conversation about issues of concern and historical information that may not be appropriate for the child. It is sometimes appropriate to schedule more than one appointment to gather all of the relevant information that will help me clarify a diagnosis (if appropriate) and determine the best course for treatment. This will involve collecting information about the patient, the presenting problem, developmental and family history, and other relevant information. When appropriate, I will conduct formal assessments to better understand the concerning issues. During this time, we will decide together whether I am the best person to provide treatment to you, or to your child if you are seeking help for him or her. By the end of the initial evaluation I should be able to offer you some impressions of what treatment would include and a proposed treatment plan. You should evaluate this information along with your own opinion about whether you and/or your child would be comfortable working with me. Therapy involves a commitment of time, money, and energy, so it is wise to be careful about the therapist you select. If you have questions about my procedures, we should discuss them whenever they arise. If major doubts persist, I will be happy to provide a referral to another therapist. Confidential voice messages can be left 24 hours a day at (▇▇▇) ▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇. I can also be reached via email at ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. I check my messages regularly and will make every attempt to return calls and emails within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Ongoing patients will be given contact information for urgent issues that arise after hours and on the weekends that I am on call. While I can be available by phone for issues that arise Monday through Friday, I am not in office every day. If you feel that these arrangements will not meet your need for services, I will be happy to provide a referral to another therapist. I am available by email to discuss logistical issues and scheduling only at: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇@▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇ To insure the privacy of your protected health information (PHI), I do not discuss clinical issues via email.

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