Self-Guided KAP
Self-guided KAP is similar to remote KAP, but the member therapist is not actively present during the dosing session. Instead, you, as the therapist, will need to check in with your client before AND after the session via text or phone. These brief check-ins can still be billed to your client, since your time will be required.
Why you might consider offering Self-Guided KAP to your patients
- May allow patients to access KAP who otherwise would not be able to afford a full dosing session
- May allow patients to access KAP whose schedules do not allow them to do a dosing session with you
- Still built around the therapeutic alliance like every KAP modality
- Can enhance your business vs. reducing it (may be accessible to more patients)
Scheduling + Checking in for Self-Guided KAP
This modality is scheduled in advance, and still includes preparation before the appointment as well as integration work afterwards. Your client must have a pre-arranged chaperone who is fully present with your client for acute monitoring. The chaperone must visually check-in with your client every 15 minutes and should be someone they trust and are comfortable with. They can assist with comfort measures and escalate any concerns as needed. The client will still need to record their vitals before and after treatment, and will relay them to you during their check-ins pre- and post-dosing session.
What do you charge for Self-Guided KAP?
Offering self-guided KAP to your clients can dramatically improve the financial accessibility of KAP for clients who are interested in this protocol, or who may not otherwise be able to pay. However, you are still doing work before and after the dosing session, and are available should anything major arise during the session.
For this reason, members choose to charge anywhere from $0 to the cost of the full dosing session:
- $0, free for clients because they only spend minimal admin time before/ after
- Most popular: Hourly rate applied to 15 min check in and charting before / 15 min check in and charting after – if hourly rate is $200, the member would charge $100 for the dosing session
- Full time of dosing session, because they are remaining on call and aware the whole time, ~$600 if their hourly rate is $200*
This is ultimately up to you, in conversation with your client -- do what is right for you and your practice.
You can review our Self-Guided Dosing Protocol below.
Talking to your client about Self-Guided KAP
If a client is interested in self-guided KAP, the first step is to discuss this modality with you, their therapist. We understand that not all therapists offer this modality; you will determine together if this modality is right for you and your clients. You do not need approval from our medical team to do self-guided sessions.
Please remember to keep your Journey Clinical profile updated with the modalities you support so that any new patients interested in self-guided dosing know this ahead of time.
Ready to work with a client for self-guided KAP? You can do so here.