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.