Rote notes in therapy session documentation is a repetitive, “mechanical” sign of thoughtlessness —what L.L. King referred to as a ‘commercial hustle.”
Rote notes in therapy session documentation is a repetitive, “mechanical” sign of thoughtlessness —what L.L. King referred to as a ‘commercial hustle.”
The Multistate Licensing System Licensure Compact effort is accelerating and gaining significant adoption by the states. Multistate licenses are not yet being issued. However, as of the date of this writing, 15 states have legislation pending and 30 states have joined.
Home-based businesses account for over 50% of the small business population, tend to be sole proprietorships, and make up 10% of all U.S. households operating some form of full- or part-time business (Ibid).
Why are divorce therapy lawsuits a nightmare for social workers? Because these lawsuits are among the most expensive to adjudicate. Other high-cost lawsuits stem from negligence claims, sexual misconduct claims, and wrongful death claims.
What a curious title for this article! It sounds like a cube game with blocks, or perhaps a set of driving rules for a unique street intersection. But no—it is not traffic law!
Social workers continuously adapt to an ever-changing environment and evolve to overcome obstacles—such as the paradigm shift created by COVID-19, which required new methods of practice to maintain social distancing.
As a manager, supervisor, agency owner, or leader in any capacity, you have great responsibility that comes with the power of leadership. Let’s look at how to lead employees effectively.
Your professional liability insurance coverage is as necessary for your practice as food and water are to you. No insurance means no license.
While driving, you see warning signs like “Uneven Road”, “Fallen Rock”, “Bump”, “Dip”, “Yield”, “Give Way”, “Slow Down”, and “Reduce Speed”, alongside speed limit signs. These are warnings with consequences.
A 2024 study by Chubb (16th Annual Liability Limit Benchmark & Large Loss Profile by Industry Sector) found that the coverage gap is widening due to nuclear verdicts, which have soared to $18.3 billion—a 273% increase since 2020.
As a business, you should think strategically each year because your goals will change over time, and therefore, so must your strategy and tactics.
Make sure that your professional liability policy covers your multi-state practice. If an out-of-state licensing board files a complaint against you, your home state licensing board may initiate a parallel investigation.