Whether you’ve completed your MSCP as a graduate student or as a seasoned clinician, looking toward providing an expanded suite of services is multi-faceted. From in-session medication decision-making to navigating a new set of CPT codes, prescribing/medical Psychologist’s will face a multitude of novel situations. With just over 300 Prescribing Psychologists and many more at various stages of training in a handful of states, the profession will continue to see a rise in the number of those navigating being a prescriber for the first time. Establishing and maintaining a shared pool of clinical and practice knowledge, upon which a solid foundation for future practice, research, and legislation can be built is both pragmatic and prudent.

Prescribing/medical psychologists provide services in a variety of settings, the demands of which can be quite diverse. This presentation will explore various components related to incorporating psychopharmacology into one’s practice. In addition to the pharmacological decision-making, prescribing/medical psychologists will now have to be compliant with a new style of documenting, navigate additional CPT codes, and possess the ability to apply that knowledge in a way that reduces risk and accurately captures their new set of services. Consultation with other healthcare providers, maintaining a robust peer network, and navigating the challenges of insurance coverage expand in their scope and importance while providing a more comprehensive level of care. Being able to apply one’s knowledge to refer to other specialties more accurately, judiciously decide whether it is appropriate to prescribe, and have a greater depth of knowledge of the interactions between substance use and psychotropic medications to increase favorable outcomes for clients will be discussed as well.

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