Post on 23-Dec-2015
Technology in Mental Health Counseling
Presented by Mr. Billy Goodwin
GoalTo utilize the proper tools and
equipment to enhance the quality of service provided by mental health counselors, and furthermore improve the quality of the experience for the clients.
Why Invest in Mental Health Counseling?
More than 526,000 licensed counselors are in the United States[1].
The demand for counselors is high.
Quality of equipment should be effective.
What Counselors DoProvide
assessment and treatment planning
Offer crisis management
High quality care, cost effective manner[2]
Tools for Success
Utilities to invest in include:◦Apple iPad◦Sony Digital Voice Recorder◦Dragon Speech Recognition Software◦HyperDrive Hard Drive for iPad◦Complementary Composition
Notebooks
Apple iPad MiniStorage for documentation involving
patientsProvides access to treatment
resources
Apple iPad MiniCost: $399.99Where to Buy: bestbuy.comUse:
◦ Easily record data from sessions◦ Access to necessary documents◦ Resources for treatment
Sony Digital Voice Recorder
Creates vocalized accounts of sessionsAllows for more accurate filing
Sony Digital Voice RecorderCost: $59.95Where to Buy: smithgear.comUse:
◦Record and dictate information◦Documents counselor’s and patient’s
voices◦Allows reproduction of important
information
Dragon Speech Recognition Software
Voice-to-text softwareMakes dictations/documentation
easier
Dragon Speech Recognition Software
Cost: $99.99Where to Buy: nuance.comUse:
◦Translate verbal notes to text notes◦Easily convert data to physical
format
HyperDrive Hard Drive for iPad
Back-up data from iPadStores nearly unlimited data
HyperDrive Hard Drive for iPad
Cost: $349.95Where to Buy: hypershop.comUse:
◦Storage for important client information
◦More compact than filing cabinets◦Saves space
Complementary Composition Notebook
For client useTherapy technique for journaling
Complementary Composition Notebook
Cost: $4.99/ 2 packWhere to Buy: staples.comUse:
◦Helps client ease into counseling◦Provide outlet for client◦Proven therapy technique for
mindfulness
SummaryThe aforementioned
items provide:◦Cost efficiency◦Space conservation◦Convenience◦Accessibility for
counselor◦Credibility for client’s
approval
References[1] "About Counseling, the Career, Employment and
Earnings." About Counseling, the Career, Employment and Earnings. Wright State University Human Services. Web. 03 Mar. 2013.
[2]"Facts About Clinical Mental Health Counselors." Facts About Clinical Mental Health Counselors. American Mental Health Counselor Association. Web. 03 Mar. 2013.