Doxy.me

Social Worker's Toolbox - 2024

Doxy.me

Est. :

2013

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Doxy.me

Social Worker License

by Social Worker License Staff

Updated: January 29th, 2023

Doxy.me is a telehealth platform that allows mental health social workers to conduct online therapy sessions with their clients.

Online therapy can make life easier for mental health social workers in several ways:

  1. Increased Flexibility: Online therapy allows mental health social workers to conduct sessions with clients from any location, at any time. This can be especially helpful for social workers who are trying to balance multiple clients or who need to provide support outside of normal business hours.
  2. Improved Accessibility: Online therapy can improve access to mental health services for clients who live in remote or underserved areas, who have mobility issues, or who have limited access to in-person services.
  3. Reduced Costs: Online therapy can reduce the cost of providing mental health services by eliminating the need for travel, office space rental, and other expenses associated with in-person therapy.
  4. Increased Efficiency: By using online therapy platforms, mental health social workers can streamline their practice and increase efficiency. For example, they can use teletherapy platforms to conduct online sessions with clients, reducing the time and cost associated with in-person appointments.
  5. Better Collaboration: Online therapy can also improve collaboration between mental health social workers and other members of the treatment team, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals. This can help ensure that clients receive comprehensive, coordinated care.

Online therapy offers mental health social workers a range of benefits, including increased flexibility, improved accessibility, reduced costs, increased efficiency, and better collaboration, which can help make their work easier and more effective.

Tools for Mental Health Social Workers

A telehealth platform for online therapy sessions.

To start using Doxy.me, a mental health social worker would need to create an account and set up their profile. Here are the basic steps:

Sign up for a Doxy.me account:

Go to the Doxy.me website and sign up for an account. You will be asked to provide basic information, such as your name, email address, and professional credentials.

Set up your profile:

Once you have created your account, you will need to set up your profile. This includes adding information about your professional background, specialties, and availability. You can also upload a profile picture and create a custom URL for your virtual waiting room.

Schedule appointments:

To schedule appointments with clients, you can use the Doxy.me calendar to select available times and send appointment invitations. Clients will receive a link to your virtual waiting room, where they can enter the session at the scheduled time.

Conduct sessions:

During the session, you and your client will be able to see and hear each other through the Doxy.me platform. The platform offers high-quality video and audio, as well as the ability to share files and other resources. You can also use the platform’s secure messaging feature to communicate with your client outside of sessions.

Document sessions:

After the session, you can use Doxy.me to document the session, including notes and any files that were shared during the session. The platform also allows you to create and manage client records, which can help you track progress and coordinate care with other members of the treatment team.