Integrative Mental Health Care in Medical Practices

This workshop focuses on integrating mental health care into various medical practices, emphasizing the benefits and implementation of ‘incident to’ billing. The primary argument for this approach is its capacity to expand patient care without overburdening providers significantly in practices where providers face time constraints, so utilizing licensed professional counselors (LPCs) and mental health counselors (MHCs) as auxiliary personnel becomes essential. This strategy maximizes reimbursements from Medicare and private insurance companies—often aligning their policies with Medicare—and ensures the practice remains profitable.

Participants will learn how LPCs can effectively extend the care of doctors by executing treatment plans, thereby multiplying the provider’s reach while maintaining a high standard of care. By leveraging ‘incident to’ billing, practices can ensure more patients receive timely and quality care, optimizing their revenue streams. This workshop is ideal for medical professionals, administrators, and mental health practitioners looking to integrate and maximize mental health services within their…