Initial Appointment Types
New Patient Evaluation (90 minutes)
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
- Medical history review
- Treatment planning
- Documentation time included
Follow-up Appointments (30 minutes)
- Medication management
- Treatment progress review
- Adjustments to care plan
Psychotherapy Sessions (45-50 minutes)
- Individual therapy
- CBT/DBT sessions
- Supportive counseling
Scheduling Protocols
Priority Classifications
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Urgent Cases
- Acute mental health concerns
- Recent hospital discharge follow-up
- Medication adjustments for unstable patients
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Routine Appointments
- Stable patient follow-up
- Maintenance therapy
- Medication refills
Buffer Time Requirements
- 15-minute buffer between new patients
- 5-minute buffer between follow-ups
- Emergency slot daily (2:00-3:00 PM)
Special Considerations
Telehealth Appointments
- Platform setup verification
- Technical check-in (5 minutes prior)
- Backup contact information required
Crisis Management
- After-hours protocol
- Emergency contact procedures
- On-call schedule integration
Documentation Requirements
Pre-Appointment
- Insurance verification
- Prior authorization status
- Patient registration forms
Post-Appointment
- Follow-up scheduling
- Billing documentation
- Clinical notes completion
Cancellation Policy
- 24-hour notice required
- Late cancellation fee structure
- No-show protocol
Schedule Templates
Morning Block (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
8:00-9:30 New Patient
9:45-10:15 Follow-up
10:15-11:00 Psychotherapy
11:00-11:30 Follow-up
11:30-12:00 Follow-up
Afternoon Block (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
1:00-1:45 Psychotherapy
2:00-3:00 Emergency Slot
3:00-4:30 New Patient
4:30-5:00 Follow-up