Billing and Collecting for Your Mental Health Practice: Effective Strategies and Ethical Practice

This book presents specific, practical guidance on the technical aspects of billing and related ethical and legal considerations. Topics include protecting client rights in the billing and collection processes, setting and raising fees, providing informed consent about billing and fees, establishing and enforcing a written financial agreement with clients, dealing with insurance companies and other third parties, knowing what to do when clients fail to pay agreed-upon fees, learning the pros and cons of using a billing service, handling billing issues specific to forensic mental health services, and more. With its abundance of practical tips and case examples, this book is a must-read for all clinicians who are or wish to be in private practice.