The Mental Health Technology Bible

This timely book introduces mental health professionals in private practice to the nuts-and-bolts of office automation. Designed to give even "technophobes" mastery of the basic aspects of electronic office management, this hands-on manual examines the rationale for automating and describes how to choose and purchase hardwareincluding computer terminals, printers, fax machines, and office messaging systems. It also offers a guide to the types of general and mental health specific software available and helps readers select the right word-processing, billing, patient record-keeping and psychological assessment software for their practice.

This timely book introduces mental health professionals in private practice to the nuts-and-bolts of office automation. Designed to give even "technophobes" mastery of the basic aspects of electronic office management, this hands-on manual covers the rationale for technologizing as well as how to choose and purchase hardware--including computer terminals, printers, fax machines, and office messaging systems. It features a CD-ROM with demonstrations of the most widely-used clinical software (billing systems, treatment planing programs, etc.). Both computer novice and "techies" seeking to automate their mental health practices will find the author's battle-tested suggestions, clear, helpful, and eminently practical.