You practice psychotherapy with integrity and the highest ethical standards which must include planning for client care in the event of your sudden incapacitation or death. We know that creating a professional will is complicated, and determining who to ask to serve as your Practice Executor can feel impossible, but don’t put it off any longer. Let us help.
Read moreHaving served as Practice Executors, we know the tremendous amount of time and expertise required to transfer client care, safeguard their privacy, and manage the business aspects of another person’s practice. And we have learned that when therapists rely on a trusted colleague to be their Practice Executor, the colleague will not have the time or resources to handle all the demands that are suddenly placed on them, and they will lack experience in the closing of a psychotherapy practice and managing patient care following traumatic termination. TheraClosure takes the burden off your colleagues who otherwise may scramble to inform clients who show up in the waiting room and to provide coverage and referrals. And, if you are covered by TheraClosure, you can rest assured knowing you have lined up compassionate grief-trained and business savvy clinicians using innovative tech solutions to be on retainer for you.
As this is our sole responsibility, you can count on us to be available with the resources needed to jump into action for your practice. We have thought through every detail and put every effort into developing ways to get to know you and your practice demands. In the event of the unexpected we want you to be reassured that a caring clinician informed about you and your wishes will be contacting your clients and discussing how important you and your work has been to them, and offering guidance for next steps.
We believe that the therapeutic alliance is at the heart of all therapy, no matter your orientation, so we focus on that. Protecting positive and healing attachments is our goal, so that clients take with them the enduring benefits of their work with you. We approach patient conversations as your trusted colleague, with empathy and attunement, using information you have provided us about your style. We make clear that you would not have wanted your goodbye with them to be like this. In our experience, knowing that you have had the foresight to plan for their well-being leaves a lasting feeling of being cared for by you.
Read moreGiven the unique bond of the therapeutic relationship, vulnerable clients may be at risk if therapy is abruptly terminated. Their mental health may be impacted not only by the loss and perceived abandonment. Moreover, as it is often difficult for clients to identify and engage in alternative therapeutic care, their interrupted treatment may not be resumed. We notify, support, arrange referrals to appropriate therapists with immediate availability, and facilitate transfers so clients are supported in accessing needed care at this most difficult time. We provide peace of mind that you have done everything possible to ensure your clients’ gentle and thoughtful transition to continuing their mental health journey, even in your absence.
Without a Professional Will and Practice Executor in place, your grieving family may be the ones fielding clients’ demands for private health information, referrals, insurance information, and records- all things they may be unqualified to provide. And your family or estate may unexpectedly owe a significant fee to a colleague who steps in and charges their hourly rate to complete the executor duties. Shield loved ones from additional confusion and pain by ensuring all of your professional responsibilities are covered so that there are no surprises or financial or legal liabilities for them to face.
You have worked hard and helped so many, and now it is time for a new chapter. As you put your plan in place for your transition into retirement, there are many challenges to consider.
Read moreIncluding:
-Retiring clinicians must arrange for continuity of care and remain responsible for protecting clients' confidentiality.
- Medical/clinical records must be securely retained for the retention period defined by your state regulations.
- Records must be accessible to client requests for record transfer
- Many states require notification to past patients of the transfer of custody of their medical records.
- In addition, you may wish to provide coverage to assist clients who may try to contact you in the future, either seeking treatment or requesting referrals. At the same time, you deserve to be "off duty" to enjoy your retirement and to be free of the burden of responsibility.
