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CMS Creates Additional Place of Service Code for Telehealth

Social Work Blog

Since the policies around the use of these codes may vary, clinical social workers should consult with each health insurance company with whom they are credentialed for specific guidance on the usage of POS codes. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social Work. Prepared by. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

The site offers free expert consultation, education, and resources to Veteran Affairs providers and civilian (community-based) health care professionals treating Veterans. Senior Practice Associate, Clinical Social work. National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) . Prepared by. Denise Johnson, LCSW-C.

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

Social Work Blog

Application to Clinical Social Work Services. Under a new federal rule to protect consumers from surprise health care bills, clinical social workers and other health care provider types must, effective January 1, 2022, provide a good faith estimate of expected charges. December 2021.

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Federal Rule to Prevent Surprise Health Care Billing

Social Work Blog

Application to Clinical Social Work Services. Under a new federal rule to protect consumers from surprise health care bills, clinical social workers and other health care provider types must, effective January 1, 2022, provide a good faith estimate of expected charges. See January 5, 2022 update. December 21, 2021.

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Sticking With It

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Frequently in my consultation groups, I hear from therapists, “They just aren’t getting it.” They are referring to the couples they are treating who feel particularly frustrating to the therapist. We’ve talked about the same things over and over again, and nothing is changing,” exclaims the exasperated therapist.

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Preparing for Conflict

American Board of Clinical Social Work

This is why it is so important to consult, use humor, and not personalize the situation to be in the best possible stance to manage workspace conflict. The consultation stage is very important because it gives us an objective perspective into the situation. They will let you know if your reaction is appropriate or not.

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Utilizing Present Feelings

American Board of Clinical Social Work

Therapists in my consultation groups often ask, “What do I do when I try to get into family history and they just won’t go there?” In the previous blog post, I addressed the importance of using the present-day conflicts that couples bring to therapy to access historical wounds, traumas and losses.