Risk Management

Understanding Risk in Mental Health Practice

Mental health practitioners face a range of risks that can impact the ongoing business’s need and ethical practice of mental health treatment.  Our experienced team is here to guide you through the complexities of risk management, providing comprehensive strategies to protect your practice and enhance patient care.

Some of the challenges practitioners commonly encounter include:

• Managing high-risk situations
• Developing and adhering to best practices for documentation and record-keeping, including maintaining accurate and secure client records that support effective risk management
• Navigating records requests from patients, former patients, and third parties, including subpoenas and deposition preparation
• Developing precise, informed consent forms and treatment agreements that outline the scope of services, risks, and patient responsibilities specific to your practice
• Creating crisis management protocols, including action plans for emergencies and escalating patient needs
• Assisting you with treatment ruptures, abandonment, or termination, protecting you while you focus on patient care;
• Identifying training opportunities on risk management practices, legal updates, and ethical considerations
• Moving through ethical dilemmas while upholding the highest standards of professionalism

Partnering for Success – Reach Out to Us Today

At Schaupp McDermott, we are dedicated to providing guidance and concrete steps to support New York State mental health professionals across licenses. Schaupp McDermott’s risk management advice is tailored-made to provide real-time advice and proactive strategies to improve your practice and support your needs so you can focus on caring for your patients. Our experienced team is here to support you every step of the way.

We look forward to hearing about your work and offering our assistance. Contact us today to learn more about our risk management services and how we can help protect your practice.