This video provides a detailed walkthrough of the most common questions psychologists have about PSYPACT. The content comes from real provider questions I’ve gathered over the past year and is designed to help you understand how PSYPACT functions in day-to-day clinical practice.

This video covers:

• Clear definitions of E.Passport, APIT, and TAP
• How PSYPACT jurisdiction works (home state, receiving state, distant state)
• What laws apply when you and your patient are in different states
• How to apply for or renew your E.Passport and APIT
• CE requirements related to technology and telepsychology
• Documentation expectations, including location, consent, and emergency planning
• Temporary in-person practice rules and TAP day limits
• Considerations when you travel or when patients travel
• Common logistical questions psychologists run into during application or renewal

You’ll also find guidance on where to locate up-to-date PSYPACT rules, how to connect with PSYPACT staff, and how to use directories to help clients find authorized providers. You can also get CE's for watching this webinar.

Course Materials, full slide deck, links, resources, and CE certificate referenced in this video are available at: https://learn.findempathy.com/courses/PSYPACT_top_questions_answered

More PSYPACT Courses: https://learn.findempathy.com/collections/psypact

About Find Empathy Find Empathy creates educational content for mental health professionals, with a focus on technology-enabled practice, PSYPACT-related issues, rehabilitation psychology, and chronic illness. All course content is available to watch or listen for free via YouTube and the Find Empathy Podcast. CE credit is optional for those who need it.

Helpful Links:

• PSYPACT official website: https://psypact.org
• ASPPB PSYPRO applications: https://psypro.org
• PSYPACT Spotlight Directory: https://directory.psypact.org
• Verify PSYPACT authorizations: https://verifypsypact.org
• EBG Telemental Health Law Tracker: https://ebglaw.com/telehealth

CONTINUING EDUCATION

If you are a psychologist or social worker and want CE credits for listening this episode, click on this link.

To find out more about all our CE courses click here.

PODCAST SUMMARY

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Identify 2 ways telepsychology can be used on inpatient or medical ICU units.
2. Name at least 2 reasons to be cautious about relying on only telepsychology on inpatient units.
3. Describe the safety, ethical, legal, and logistical considerations that should be examined and identified and problem-solved prior to initiating telepsychology as an inpatient psychologist.

Our Experts:

• Megan Hosey Mastalerz, PhD - Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Mayra Lizeth Sanchez Gonzalez, PhD - Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

COST

• Listening, reading, or watching the course content is free.
• Pay only if you need the continuing education credits.
• This course costs $20 and provides 1 CE credit

CONTINUING EDUCATION

If you are a psychologist or social worker and want CE credits for listening this episode, click on this link:

To find out more about all our CE courses visit: https://learn.findempathy.com.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe relevant patient privacy protections and compliance requirements when using technology to deliver telepsychology services with neurologic, medical, or disability populations.
2. Identify at least 2 ways to ensure confidentiality and privacy during outpatient individual or group telepsychology visits.
3. Describe at least 3 strengths or ways telepsychology has reduced barriers for neurologic, medical, or disability populations, AND 3 barriers that should be examined by the practicing psychologist prior to initiating use of technology.
4. Describe technical, ethical, legal, and diagnosis specific clinical considerations that should be examined and identified prior to initiating outpatient telepsychology or teleneuropsychological assessment.

PODCAST SUMMARY

• Available research and literature on telepsychology's application for neurologic, medical, and disability patient groups
• Telepsychology's use in outpatient care
• Use of technology to increase mental health access for inpatient rehabilitation units and the medical ICU.
• How family and care partner participation may be boosted with telepsychology
  
  

• Ensure Competence of the Psychologist to utilize and practice telepsychology and/or tele-neuropsychology
• Standards of Care in the Delivery of Telepsychology Services in Rehabilitation and Neurologic Populations
• Informed Consent of Patient, especially when considering patients with cognitive impairment or dysfunction
• Ensuring Confidentiality of Data and Information

CONTINUING EDUCATION

If you are a psychologist or social worker and want CE credits for listening this episode, click on this link.

To find out more about all our CE courses click here.

PODCAST SUMMARY

Our Experts:

• Mary Wells, PhD - Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
• Anna Agranovich, PhD - Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

COST

• Listening, reading, or watching the course content is free.
• Pay only if you need the continuing education credits.
• This course costs $20 and provides 1 CE credit

• Chen JA, Chung WJ, Young SK, Tuttle MC, Collins MB, Darghouth SL, Longley R, Levy R, Razafsha M, Kerner JC, Wozniak J, Huffman JC. COVID-19 and telepsychiatry: Early outpatient experiences and implications for the future. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2020 Sep-Oct;66:89-95. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32750604/
• Pierce BS, Perrin PB, Tyler CM, McKee GB, Watson JD. The COVID-19 telepsychology revolution: A national study of pandemic-based changes in U.S. mental health care delivery. Am Psychol. 2021 Jan;76(1):14-25. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32816503/
• American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) Ethics for Telemedicine and Distance Education. https://www.asch.net/aws/ASCH/asset_manager/get_file/614091?ver=1

Practice Guides:

• APA Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology - https://www.apa.org/about/policy/telepsychology-revisions
• Place of Service Codes for Professional Claims - https://www.apaservices.org/practice/medicare/medicare-payment/pos-codes
• 2024 Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing Billing and Coding...

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming more common in therapy note writing, offering potential benefits but also raising important ethical questions. This course explores how AI can be integrated into clinical documentation while maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, and ethical standards.

We will review key features of AI note-writing tools, discuss risks related to privacy and consent, and outline considerations for HIPAA compliance. The course includes practical guidance on how to assess whether AI fits into your practice and how to communicate its use to clients transparently.

Designed for psychologists and mental health providers, this content supports thoughtful, informed decision-making about emerging technology in clinical care.

CONTINUING EDUCATION If you are a psychologist or mental health professional and want CE credits for watching, click on this link: https://learn.findempathy.com/courses/AI-progress-notes

Delve into the mental health challenges faced by ICU survivors. This course features distinguished experts—Dr. Kirsten Harrell, Dr. Megan Hosey, and Dr. James Jackson—who share their wealth of lived and academic knowledge on the psychological impacts of critical illness.

Dr. Kirsten Harrell shares her personal experience and highlights significant cognitive and emotional experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, which are often exacerbated by ICU delirium and misunderstood by therapists. The importance of trauma-informed care and individualized therapeutic approaches is emphasized, with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) being particularly effective in helping patients accept new challenges and live in alignment with personal values. Dr. James Jackson underscores the need for increased awareness and education among healthcare providers about the chronic nature of post-ICU syndrome and its pervasive symptoms. He advocates for the incorporation of ICU diaries as therapeutic tools to aid in processing trauma. Dr. Megan Hosey supports the essential involvement of mental health professionals in inpatient settings, stressing the impact of clear communication and family involvement during ICU stays. Overall, the discussion aims to educate mental health professionals about the long-term psychological impacts of critical illness and the importance of comprehensive, empathetic care strategies.

Continuing Education credits for listening to this episode can be obtained here: https://learn.findempathy.com/courses/The-Hidden-Struggles-of-ICU-Survivors-Mental-Health-Perspectives-and-Therapeutic-Strategies

In this episode, David Bendor, PsyD, discusses Hartford Hospital's Young Adult Medical Track Program. He describes the program's unique support for 18-26-year-olds facing physical and mental health challenges. Learn about the program's innovative approach and goals for the future.

RESOURCES

Hartford Hospital's Institute of Living Young Adult Medical Track Program

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This webinar, hosted as part of the Find Empathy Behavioral Medicine Series, features Dr. Elisabeth Nickels, a counseling psychologist specializing in health and rehabilitation psychology, discussing the psychological impacts of Long COVID. Dr. Nickels, who works at the Long COVID Clinic at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, shares her expertise on how Long COVID affects both physiological health and mental well-being. She identifies patients who may benefit from psychological interventions, outlines various treatment options drawing from her clinical experience, and emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to managing Long COVID. The webinar underscores the potential for recovery through a combination of medical treatment and psychological support, aiming to provide hope and actionable guidance for patients and healthcare providers navigating the challenges of Long COVID.

0:00 Psychological Intervention for Patients with Long COVID
00:13 Introduction
01:44 Presentation
50:36 Continuing Education Information
51:16 Q & A
56:03 Final Information

CONTINUING EDUCATION

If you are a mental health professional and want CE credits for listening to this episode, visit https://learn.findempathy.com/

Learning Objectives:

After listening to this episode, attendees will be able to:

1. Define "Long COVID" and its implications for mental health.

2. Identify patients who may benefit from psychological intervention.

3. Describe treatment options and potential benefits for patients.

4. Discuss case examples to illustrate evidence-based practice.