Noel Rapp, MSW,LSW,SAP,LCADCI’s Post

We love LifeStance Health 💙 🧠 As a #BehavioralHealth optimization partner I work with Behavioral Health facilities all over the country, including #virtualproviders and #digitalplatforms However, I know from #PERSONALexperience, and I'll share transparently, everyone in my family sees a counselor. We have all experienced a great deal of #trauma over the last few years (not even including the pandemic) and we work individually and together to assure our #mentalwellness including: my husband, my 17 year old son, and my 15 year old daughter! 👨👩👦👦 🎯 Lifestance has always been transparent, upfront on costs, and accesible to providers! 📊 We actually utilized another digital platform, a competitor of Lifestance, recently, to explore options. *It's important to shop providers and programs to indentify what is most successful and beneficial to your wellness... The new digital paltofrm we picked was awesome too - our son loved it and saw great benefits. However, through a 15 week program we were NEVER connected with a psychiatric provider! An amazing counselor, yes, but not the Psychiatric provider we were told we'd be seeing. After our son had completed the program, in a post treatment survey I mentioned that we were never connected with a provider and although they apologized they admitted that they didn't have any psychiatric providers in their network!!! They did refer us out to a provider down the street, which is fine, the other, local provider is great, but we chose (and paid for) the (comprehensive) digital program, under the understanding that Psychiatric evaluation was apart of the program. My point in many ways is two-fold: What is advertised isn't always real - check in on what you're investing in. AND There is a DIRE #SHORTAGE of #mentalhealth practitioners. #Psychiatry #Psychiatrist #PsychiatricNursePractitioners #PsychNP #BehavorialHealthcareProviderShortage #PhysicianShortage #ProviderShortage #RecruitmentPartner

Seriously. What do you want in a job? Most therapists seek three things: 1) An agency that aligns with your personal and professional values. 2) An environment where you can continue to learn and grow as a therapist. 3) A climate that is rich with meaning and purpose.   CenterPointe Counseling and Recovery is a small, locally owned agency that offers Intensive Outpatient Programs in Sarasota, Venice and Pt. Charlotte in three 3-hour sessions per week. To succeed, you must love seeing folks early in recovery walk in the door, anxious and beaten up by addiction and co-occurring disorders. Watching them slowly but surely they find acceptance, optimism and tools for hope. Finding their way back self-esteem and the joy they lost.   It's hard work, but at CenterPointe you will find the cheerful administrative support and inspired leadership you need to help your clients succeed. 

Yesterday the Therapist Integration consult group learned SO MUCH from Joshua Traphagen, who shared a ton of insight about how the State of Oregon has rolled out laws for Psilocybin Service Centers. We learned about what it's like for clients seeking services, the role of facilitators, ways clients can access legal services more affordably, and how Oregon seems to have taken a strong harm reduction approach and focus solely on the experiential phase two of the PAT model, leaving phases one (preparation) and three (integration) largely up to the individuals to seek separately from the legal service center model. I left feeling validated the PHRI model makes a lot of sense for licensed providers who want to support clients seeking therapeutic psychedelic experiences independently. And for clients, who may not actually want their longer term support provider to be present during an immensely vulnerable and sometimes embarrassing experience. This is a perspective not often shared in the psychedelic therapy space but one that I think is worth considering! This meeting was recorded and available to all future consult group subscribers to review privately. IF YOU'RE A LICENSED THERAPIST and exploring ways to incorporate psychedelic harm reduction and integration therapy in your practice, consider joining the TI consult group! Link in the comments. #psychedelicintegration #psychedelictherapy #mentalhealth #therapists

If you’re a clinical supervisor or considering becoming one, you might be on the hunt for the best clinical supervision books so that you can grow your supervisory skills. Well, I’ve got you covered. This article provides 5 of the best clinical supervision books for clinical supervisors. https://buff.ly/3YPoTBT #canadianclinicalsupervision #clinicalsupervisors #therapists #psychotherapists #socialworkers #psychologists #privatepracticesuccess

Do you feel unsupported in your current role and crave professional growth? "I feel like I'm on an island," Sarah confided. A talented therapist, drowning in isolation. Yearning for guidance, for growth. But finding only silence. We've heard this story too many times. It's why we built something different. At the Trauma Treatment Center, support isn't just a buzzword. It's the foundation of everything we do. Picture this: Regular peer supervision that energizes you Cutting-edge training at your fingertips A team that has your back, always This isn't just a job. It's a community. A launchpad for your potential. Explore our world: https://loom.ly/vVjM3wk Your growth journey begins now. #TherapistSupport #ProfessionalGrowth

Are you overwhelmed with high caseloads and struggling to manage your workload? I remember the day it hit me. Staring at my schedule, filled to the brim. Another client squeezed in during lunch. No time to breathe, let alone reflect. Sound familiar? At the Trauma Treatment Center, we've been there. We've felt that weight. That's why we've revolutionized our approach. Imagine: Starting your day refreshed, not drained Tackling a manageable caseload Ending on time, knowing you've made a real difference It's not a dream. It's our reality. Ready to rediscover your passion for therapy? Visit our Careers page: https://loom.ly/vVjM3wk Your journey to balanced, fulfilling work starts here. #ManageableWorkload #TherapistSupport

Every step you take towards healing is a testament to your resilience. Take it one day at a time and know that SERCUE is here for you, always. Logon to sercue.com to talk to a clinical psychologist today ! #mentalhealth #MentalWellness #sercue

#WMed psychologist Vitaliy Voytenko hopes to use his vast experience as a practitioner-scholar to further research and training at the medical school, and enhance the care of those suffering from mood disorders and trauma in Southwest Michigan. Read more at https://ow.ly/bfOq50QSqKs.

Interested in reducing barriers to physicians and medical students seeking mental health care? While there are many barriers to physicians and medical students seeking mental health care, one specific challenge you can be a part of overcoming is revising license and credentialing/job applications that stigmatize mental health. Join this interactive workshop on Sunday, March 24 at 1:15 pm to gain practical strategies to guide you in being a change agent for this important topic that impacts many in medicine. bit.ly/amwa109 Eileen B. Susan Hingle #mentalhealth #physiciansuicide #fightburnout

Why Does ABA Therapy Face More Scrutiny Compared to Other Allied Health Practices? As BCBAs, we often see ABA therapy being subjected to inflammatory language and aggressive pushback on social media. It's worth noting that many of the practices we use in ABA are similar to those employed by Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), Occupational Therapists (OT), and Physical Therapists (PT). Yet, these allied health professions do not face the same level of criticism. Shared Practices Across Disciplines Many techniques used in ABA, such as reinforcement, task analysis, and shaping, are also integral to SLP, OT, and PT. These practices are named differently but serve similar purposes in enhancing patient outcomes. Why the Discrepancy in Perception? Maybe-Naming Conventions: The terminology used in ABA can sometimes sound more clinical, potentially leading to misunderstandings. Maybe-Visibility and Advocacy: Other allied health professions may have more established advocacy groups and have been established longer than ABA. Your Thoughts?  Why do you think ABA therapy faces such intense scrutiny and criticism compared to other allied health practices? I would love to hear your insights and engage in a constructive dialogue on this important topic.