External Resources for Mental Health Professionals
149 curated links to professional organizations, clinical tools, regulatory guides, and practice management resources.
Professional Organizations
Practice guidelines, ethical standards, and professional resources for psychologists
Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines across treatment areas
Official APA guidance on clinical record keeping and documentation
Code of ethics governing psychological practice and documentation
Professional standards and resources for clinical social workers
Ethical standards for social work practice including documentation requirements
Resources and ethical guidelines for professional counselors
Certification standards and ethics for counselors
Standards and resources for marriage and family therapists
Resources for school-based psychological services and documentation
Standards of care for gender-affirming treatment and documentation
Federal agency resources for substance abuse and mental health services
Clinical Screening & Assessment Tools
Free depression screening measure widely used in clinical practice
Free anxiety screening measure for clinical documentation
PTSD screening and monitoring tool from the VA
Evidence-based suicide risk assessment tool used worldwide
Collaborative safety plan template for suicide prevention
American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria for substance use treatment placement
Free ADHD screening tools for children and adolescents
Screening tool for perinatal depression
WHO-developed alcohol use disorder screening tool
CBT training, resources, and case conceptualization tools
DBT training and clinical documentation resources
EMDR therapy training, research, and documentation standards
Internal Family Systems therapy training and resources
Gottman Method couples therapy research and training
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Behavior Assessment System for Children — multi-informant behavioral assessment
Regulatory & Compliance
Official HIPAA regulations and guidance for healthcare providers
HIPAA news, compliance guides, and FAQs for clinicians
Therapist-specific HIPAA compliance guidance
Federal regulations on confidentiality of substance use disorder records
Good faith estimate requirements under the No Surprises Act
CMS guide to mental health parity and addiction equity requirements
Directory of state licensing boards and mobility resources
APA guidance on informed consent requirements for therapy
Accreditation standards for behavioral health organizations
Rehabilitation and behavioral health accreditation standards
HHS Office of Inspector General compliance guidance for healthcare
Insurance & Billing
Current CPT codes for psychotherapy, testing, and evaluation services
Searchable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code database
APA resources on insurance billing, coding, and reimbursement
Universal provider credentialing and enrollment portal
How to comply with Good Faith Estimate requirements
Guide to writing effective letters of medical necessity
Multi-payer portal for eligibility verification and claims
CMS NPI Registry — look up provider NPI numbers
CMS place of service codes for billing (POS 02, 10, 11)
Practice Management Software
All-in-one EHR and practice management for therapists
EHR and billing software designed for behavioral health
Practice management platform popular with Canadian clinicians
Insurance-focused practice membership for therapists
Insurance credentialing and billing platform for therapists
EHR and scheduling platform for mental health providers
Practice management for Australian allied health professionals
Continuing Education & Training
APA-approved continuing education programs for psychologists
CE courses and seminars for mental health professionals
Ethics CE, online courses, and clinical resources
Licensing exam prep and professional development
Free psychiatry and clinical psychology reference database
Research & Evidence Databases
Free database of biomedical and clinical research literature
APA's database of psychological research and publications
Systematic reviews of healthcare interventions
UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence evidence database
National Institute of Mental Health research and statistics
Crisis & Safety Resources
24/7 crisis support — share with clients and keep in documentation
Text-based crisis support service (text HOME to 741741)
Free referral service for substance use and mental health
Suicide prevention research, education, and advocacy
Crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people
Official SAMHSA safety planning resources
Client-Facing Resources
Education, support groups, and advocacy — share with clients and families
Mental health screening tools and community resources
Largest therapist directory — useful for referrals
Therapist directory and mental health education
Anxiety and depression resources for clinicians and clients
Resources and advocacy for ADHD
Eating disorder education, screening, and treatment resources
Mental health information and resources for clients
Autism resources, toolkits, and support for families
OCD education, treatment resources, and provider directory
Suicide prevention research, education, and advocacy resources
Perinatal mental health resources for clinicians and families
Peer support and education for mood disorders
Canadian Resources
Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board — forms, guidelines, and provider portal
National association for psychologists in Canada
Ontario regulatory college — practice standards and guidelines
Canada Revenue Agency disability tax credit information (T2201 form)
Major Canadian insurer — claims and provider resources
Major Canadian insurer — extended health benefits documentation
Major Canadian insurer — extended health benefits
Provincial association for psychologists in Ontario
Australian Resources
National Disability Insurance Scheme — provider registration and guidelines
Professional association for Australian psychologists
Medicare Better Access program and mental health treatment plans
Australian health practitioner registration and regulation
Youth mental health services and resources
UK Resources
NHS mental health information, referrals, and service finder
Professional body for psychology in the UK
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence clinical guidelines
UK regulatory body for practitioner psychologists
UK disability benefit — supporting evidence letter guidance
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
Legal & Forensic
American Psychology-Law Society — forensic psychology resources
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts — custody evaluation resources
Credentialing for health service psychologists — forensic and clinical
VA disability evaluation forms for mental health conditions
Official APA guidelines for conducting custody evaluations
AI & Documentation Tools
AI-powered clinical documentation tool — generate notes, treatment plans, and reports in minutes
Free therapy worksheets and interactive tools for clinicians
Affordable therapy network — practice resources and sliding scale tools
Treatment plan templates, worksheets, and clinical tools for practitioners
1000+ therapy worksheets, treatment plans, and practice forms
State Licensing Boards
Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards — find your state licensing board
California licensing, renewals, and practice requirements
New York state psychology licensing and regulations
Texas psychology licensing board
Florida psychology licensing and continuing education requirements
Illinois psychology licensing
Pennsylvania psychology licensing board
Ohio psychology licensing and supervision requirements
Michigan psychology licensing board
Georgia psychology licensing board
Washington state psychology licensing
Colorado psychology licensing board
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact for interstate telehealth practice
Telehealth Resources
APA guidelines for the practice of telepsychology
Current map of PSYPACT member states for interstate telehealth
Free HIPAA-compliant telehealth video platform
HIPAA-compliant Zoom for telehealth sessions
Center for Connected Health Policy — state telehealth policy tracker
Medicare telehealth coverage and billing guidance
Documentation Training & Templates
Practice resources, templates, and advocacy for psychologists
Free healthcare templates including therapy notes and treatment plans
Free documentation guides and templates from SimplePractice
Clinical documentation guides from behavioral health EHR
Free downloadable therapy note templates
Clinical documentation guides and AI note-writing resources
Diversity & Cultural Competence
APA guidelines on multicultural education and practice
Guidelines addressing gender-specific considerations in treatment
Guidelines for psychological practice with sexual minority persons
Clinical practice guidelines for working with older adults
ACA resources for cross-cultural competency in counseling
Resources for culturally responsive mental health services for Latino communities
Professional Liability & Ethics
Professional liability insurance and risk management resources for therapists
Professional liability insurance designed for psychologists
Comprehensive ethics resources and CE courses
Ethics articles, guidelines, and resources for psychologists
APA ethics office — opinions, guidelines, and complaint process
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