Insurance Credentialing for Private Practice Success: From Application to In-Network | free continuing education | NBCC approved provider

Insurance Credentialing for Private Practice Success: From Application to In-Network | free continuing education | NBCC approved provider

Author: Lisa Mustard August 27, 2026 Duration: 1:08:49

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Insurance credentialing can feel confusing, especially when you're trying to understand applications, contracts, payer enrollment, effective dates, CAQH, NPIs, and all the steps that come after you're approved.

In this free continuing education course, Donna Haswell, LCSW, Annie Day, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and credentialing and billing expert, and Kym Tolson, LCSW, break down the credentialing process and explain what mental health clinicians need to know to successfully work with insurance in private practice.

You'll learn the differences between credentialing, contracting, and enrollment; what information and documentation to have ready before applying; what to look for in payer contracts; how to think about reimbursement rates and product lines; and how to create an organized system for tracking applications, effective dates, recredentialing, and ongoing payer requirements.

The presenters also share practical lessons from their own experience helping therapists navigate insurance billing and credentialing, including common mistakes that can delay payment or create problems later.

This course is designed for counselors and other mental health clinicians who are starting, growing, or maintaining an insurance-based private practice.

Earn 1 NBCC continuing education contact hour.

This course is brought to you free of charge by Berries and Bill Like A Boss.

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For mental health professionals seeking to fulfill their continuing education requirements without sacrificing valuable client time, Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard offers an accredited, flexible solution. Hosted by Lisa Mustard, this podcast transforms essential learning into accessible audio courses, known as Podcourses. Each episode is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the NBCC, providing licensed counselors, therapists, and social workers with relevant, practical knowledge they can apply directly to their practice. The format acknowledges the demanding schedules of caregivers, delivering content that can be absorbed during a commute, between sessions, or whenever a moment allows. This approach moves beyond traditional, lengthy seminars, creating a library of professional development that grows with an annual subscription. Listeners will find the discussions grounded in real-world application, covering evolving therapeutic techniques, ethical considerations, and industry updates critical for maintaining licensure and enhancing client care. The entire structure of this podcast is built around convenience and depth, ensuring that advancing one's education supports, rather than interrupts, the vital work of supporting others.
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