Documentation Bootcamp

A complete introduction to clinical documentation, including mindset, systems, the golden thread, regulatory guidance, and real-world examples to support strong and ethical charting practices. This training is required for all clinicians at OpenGate.

Passcode: AvZ+$+X0

Private Practice Management 101

A practical overview of starting and running a private practice in Vermont, grounded in the core material covered in the Private Practice Management Handbook. This workshop walks through the essential administrative, legal, ethical, and operational components of building and maintaining a practice, serving as the foundation for how we run our work at OpenGate. This training is required for all clinicians at OpenGate.

Passcode: @b1!dD.#

Your Legacy of Care: Professinonal Will Writing Workshop

This workshop provides a detailed overview of understanding, creating, and maintaining a Professional Will. We will review its purpose, required components, ethical considerations, and the ongoing steps needed to keep it current and aligned with Vermont practice standards.

Passcode: =?YN716Q

Policies that Protect

This workshop introduces the key components of building a set of practice policies that works for you—balancing clarity, practicality, legal/ethical considerations, and your personal approach to private practice.

Orientation to OpenGate

This workshop offers an orientation to the administrative foundations of practicing at OpenGate, including SimplePractice, our practice policies, documentation basics, claims, and billing. It serves as an introduction to the Essentials workshop series and is designed to support clinicians at the beginning of their journey with OpenGate.

Ethics in Private Practice

This workshop goes in depth on the ethical challenges frequently encountered in Vermont private practice settings. We will review Vermont-specific expectations, real case examples, and practical strategies for making ethical, client-centered decisions in alignment with our values and standards at OpenGate.

The Heart of Marketing

This workshop explores the core approaches to marketing, networking, and outreach that support a thriving private practice. We’ll look at how to build sustainable referral pathways, strengthen community connections, and develop a clear and consistent presence as a clinician at OpenGate and in Vermont.

Claims and Billing

n this workshop, we cover the fundamentals of getting paid for the work we do, including claims submission, billing procedures, payment systems, and troubleshooting common issues. The goal is to help you understand the full payment process so your administrative work supports a stable and sustainable practice.

Passcode: db5@ZABv

Medicaid Enrollment

This Medicaid-made video guides you through each step of the process for becoming enrolled with Vermont Medicaid, offering clear instructions to help make the application feel manageable and straightforward.

Passcode: 7*D&hKbz

more to come

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