Energized and Anxious

Well I am done being sad about the denial...but I am still pretty anxious about making sure I PROVE myself in the next application. It's also put a fire under my arse to finish some projects that will make my practice more ethical, detailed, and organized. The last person in my job was really nice and good at her job, but she kept it very informal with her counseling caseload. I am coming in from a different perspective or wanting to develop the position...even just with the basics such as referral forms, comprehensive mental health assessment, treatment plan, termination report, progress note, etc. They have all those forms for the kiddos, but they just don't fit the parents I am seeing and I want my butt covered...and not to mention it would be nice to have work product to prove progress and that I am worth keeping around =) At work I am not sure people understand the need for the forms...but they are for my personal files only so it won't affect anyone but me. I am excited to set up my new files!

So...I am energized by getting 4 different documents created today...I am on my way to proving my clinical-ness and to using all that info I learned in grad school and from other jobs. Whoot for me. Thank goodness I am a saver...I had all sorts of good examples to glean from!

Alright, off to get ready...I have to leave at 6am tomorrow for a 2 day conference out of town...back Friday. Peace.