Psychiatry EHR That Cuts Your Charting Time by 73%
We provide psychiatrists, therapists and counselors SOAP, DAP and BIRP notes, DSM-5-TR coding, telehealth and insurance billing in one HIPAA-compliant system. From $29 per provider per month, with a three-month free trial.
What is a Psychiatric EHR?
A psychiatric EHR is an electronic health record built for behavioral health — SOAP/DAP/BIRP notes, DSM-5-TR coding, telehealth, scheduling, and mental-health billing in one HIPAA-compliant system, designed for psychiatrists, therapists, and group practices.
How a Mental Health EHR Ends 9 PM Charting
In our 2026 survey of 500+ behavioral health providers, six problems came up more often than any others. eCareHealth's behavioral health workflows were built around those six, which is why most of our clients now finish their notes before they leave the office.
Documentation takes too long
No-shows disrupt daily schedules
Systems don't work together
Templates don't fit workflows
Outcomes tracked manually
Charts unavailable when needed
*Based on aggregated eCareHealth client data, 2026. Individual results vary by practice, workflow, and payer mix.
If this sounds familiar, eCareHealth was built to solve it.
What Does an EHR for Behavioral Health Do?
eCareHealth is an all-in-one psychiatry & behavioral health EHR documentation, scheduling, billing, telehealth, and patient engagement in one system, replacing 5+ separate tools.
Notes Built for the Way Therapists Actually Document
Mental health charting software built the way clinicians think — SOAP, DAP, BIRP, and group therapy note templates for behavioral health. AI Scribe creates structured progress notes in under 90 seconds, with no clinical shortcuts.
- Biopsychosocial Intake Notes
- Treatment Plan Auto-Population
- AI Scribe With Consent Flow
- SOAP / DAP / BIRP Templates
- DSM-5-TR Aligned Diagnostic Coding
- Built-In Behavioral Health CPT Coding
Scheduling Built to Match Behavioral Health
Manage recurring therapy sessions, online self-scheduling, automated reminders, and calendar sync — all from one place. Fewer no-shows, less admin, and a schedule that stays full.
- Online Self-Service Booking
- SMS & Email Auto-Reminders
- Provider Availability Blocks
- Google & Outlook Calendar Sync
- Recurring & Group Therapy Sessions
- Waitlist & Cancellation Handling
Built in Psychiatry Billing for Faster Payments
Handle mental health billing end to end — verify eligibility, scrub claims, submit electronically, and post ERAs from the same chart. Fewer denials, faster reimbursements, and simpler patient payments.
- Real-Time Eligibility Checks
- Electronic Claims & ERAs
- Card-On-File Processing
- Patient Statements & Superbills
- Denial & Resubmission Workflow
- Mental-Health CPT Codebase
Less Admin Work. Better Client Experience.
Clients schedule, complete intake, pay, message, and join secure telehealth — telepsychiatry and teletherapy sessions — from one mental health EHR with telehealth portal. Everything syncs straight to the chart, so your team spends less time on admin.
- Self-Service Appointment Booking
- Online Intake Forms + e-Signatures
- HIPAA Telehealth, One-Click Join
- Two-Way Secure Messaging
- PHQ-9 / GAD-7 / PCL-5 Outcomes
- Branded Client Mobile App
Everything Your Practice Needs, in One Place.
One mental health practice management software for records, scheduling, documentation, billing, payroll, supervision, and reporting. From solo therapists to growing group practices, eCareHealth scales with the way you work.
- Records, Scheduling & Billing
- Role-Based Access Controls
- Multi-Location Management
- Supervisor Sign-Off Workflow
- Outcome & Payer Reporting
- Real-Time Dashboards
CUSTOMER STORIES
Why Mental Health Practices Choose eCareHealth?
See why 250+ behavioral health practices trust eCareHealth’s behavioral health EHR systems for documentation, billing, and telehealth.
I was spending two hours every night closing notes after my last client left. With eCareHealth’s AI scribe and SOAP / DAP templates, I’m done in twenty minutes. I’ve gotten my evenings back — and started taking new clients again.
Elena Brooks Therapy — Solo Practice
The Challenge
- Two hours of evening note-writing every day
- Generic templates not built for therapy
- Capped client load because of admin burden
The Result
- AI scribe drafts SOAP / DAP / BIRP in 20 min
- Templates built for CBT, DBT, EMDR workflows
- Opened 4 new client slots in the first month
PHQ-9 and GAD-7 trends auto-collected per client and aggregated by payer. When we walked into the Cigna renewal with a printed outcomes report showing 68% clinically significant improvement, the rate negotiation went very differently than the year before.
Riverstone Mental Health Group
The Challenge
- Payer renewals based only on visit volume
- No system for outcome tracking at scale
- Manual co-sign tracking for associates
The Result
- PHQ-9 / GAD-7 auto-trended per client
- Outcome reports ready for any payer audit
- Supervisor co-sign automated and audit-ready
Per-claim fees on our old platform were $0.45 × 1,800 claims/month — that’s $810/month on fees alone. Switched to eCareHealth in 18 days, kept every chart, dropped per-claim fees to zero. Outcome dashboards changed how we run case consultations.
Anchor Mental Wellness Group
The Challenge
- $810/month in per-claim fees
- Four days of stress per state audit
- Outcome data scattered across clinicians
The Result
- Zero per-claim fees on the Plus plan
- State audit reports ready in one click
- Outcome data centralized per supervisor
See How eCareHealth Fits Your Mental Health Practice — in 10 Minutes
Connect Your Mental Health EHR Software to Tools You Already Use
eCareHealth connects to the tools your practice already runs on — EPCS e-prescribing, labs, clearinghouses, payments, and telehealth — over HL7 and FHIR, so records, orders, and claims flow without double entry.
An EHR for Therapists and Psychiatrists, Tuned to Your Specialty
eCareHealth adapts to 15+ behavioral health specialties — psychiatry, CBT & DBT, EMDR and trauma, addiction and recovery, child & adolescent, and more — each with specialty-specific note templates and assessments.
Individual Therapy
Couples & Family
EMDR & Trauma
CBT & DBT
IFS & Somatic
Psychiatry
Child & Adolescent
Addiction & Recovery
Individual Therapy
Couples & Family
EMDR & Trauma
CBT & DBT
IFS & Somatic
Psychiatry
Child & Adolescent
Addiction & Recovery
Group Therapy
Telehealth
Practice
Trauma-Informed
ABA / Autism
OCD & Anxiety
Eating
Disorders
Veterans & PTSD
Geriatric
Mental HealthGroup TherapyTelehealth
PracticeTrauma-InformedABA / Autism
OCD & Anxiety
Eating
DisordersVeterans & PTSD
Geriatric
Mental HealthHow Much Does a Mental health EHR Cost?
eCareHealth is $29, $49, and $69 per provider per month (Starter, Essential, Plus) — no setup fees, 3-month free trial. Insurance claim filing is included on Plus and $0.25/claim on Essential.
Solo Practice
For solo therapists and counselors who want a simple, affordable way to run their practice.
What’s included
- Unlimited clients
- Paperless digital intakes
- Online appointment booking
- Patient charting & encounters
- SOAP / DAP / BIRP note templates
- Automated billing & invoicing
- Credit card processing
- Secure patient portal
- Superbills & third-party billing
Telehealth video — $10/month
Growing Practice
For solo and small group practices that need automation, client engagement, and streamlined workflows.
Everything in Starter, plus
- Customizable notes & assessments
- Automated appointment reminders
- Secure two-way client messaging
- Professional practice website
- Online appointment requests
- Outcome screeners (PHQ-9, GAD-7)
- e-Prescribing with EPCS (controlled substances)
Telehealth video included
Treatment planner — $10/month
Insurance claim filing — $0.25/claim
Group & Multi-Location
For group practices and multi-location clinics that bill insurance and track outcomes at scale.
Everything in Essential, plus
- Google & Outlook calendar sync
- Group telehealth sessions
- Outcome tracking — PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5
- Advanced custom note templates
- Multi-location management
- API access & integrations
- Dedicated account manager
Telehealth video included
Insurance claim filing included
Free white-glove data migration
All plans include HIPAA-grade hosting, SOC 2 controls, US-based support, and a 3-month free trial — no credit card required. Talk to sales for enterprise pricing.
Is eCareHealth Secure, Certified and Compliant?
HIPAA-compliant mental health EHR, US-supported, built on healthcare standards the reliability your practice runs on.
HIPAA Compliance
Built-in safeguards — encryption, role-based access controls, audit trails, and BAAs — keep PHI protected and your practice audit-ready.
Mobile App
Chart, message clients, and manage your schedule from anywhere with a secure iOS and Android app built for clinicians on the go.
Reporting
Track outcomes, productivity, and revenue with built-in dashboards and exportable reports — no spreadsheets required.
Live Support
Get 24/7 US-based support from EHR specialists with response times under 5 minutes.
Audit Logs
Track every PHI access with detailed audit logs built for HIPAA and DOH compliance.
Interoperability
Connect and exchange data seamlessly through HL7 v2, FHIR R4, and SMART on FHIR standards.
Go Live in Just 14 Days, Not 14 Weeks
Take your EHR for mental health live in as little as 14 days. Our team guides every step so your therapists and psychiatrists stay focused on patient care.
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Sign Up & Share Access
Start your 3-month free trial and send over your current EHR export — we handle the migration from there.
Migrate & Configure
We import your charts, schedules, intakes, and payers, then set up note templates for your specialty and workflow.
Train Your Team in 30 Minutes
One live walkthrough for therapists, billers, and front desk — recorded for new hires, no long courses.
Go Live & Optimize
A launch specialist stays on standby through week one, backed by 24/7 US support and free training for new hires — for good.
Why a Behavioral-Health-Built EHR Beats a General-Purpose One
You get behavioral-health-specific workflows pre-built into the EHR with templates, layouts, and medications built for how therapists and psychiatrists work.
| What behavioral health needs | eCareHealthBuilt for it | A general-purpose EHRRetrofitted |
|---|---|---|
| Note formats | SOAP / DAP / BIRP built in | Generic templates you retrofit |
| Diagnostic coding | DSM-5-TR native | ICD lookup, no DSM workflow |
| Outcome measures | PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5 auto-collected | Manual or add-on |
| Supervision | Supervisor co-sign / sign-off built in | Rarely supported |
| Billing | Mental-health CPT + claims included | General billing, add-on fees |
| Telehealth | Individual + group, built in | Often a separate tool |
| Time to value | Go live in ~14 days | Long, generic onboarding |
Comparison reflects category differences between behavioral-health-specific and general-purpose EHR systems. Feature availability depends on plan and configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about eCareHealth mental health EHR software— from clinical workflows and documentation to billing, teletherapy, and data security.
Yes. eCareHealth is HIPAA compliant and ONC certified, backed by SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 security standards. It protects PHI with encryption, role-based access controls, and detailed audit logs, and signs a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with every practice.
Five things separate a behavioral-health EHR from a general one: native SOAP/DAP/BIRP formats, DSM-5-TR coding rather than ICD lookup, outcome measures like PHQ-9 and GAD-7 collected automatically, supervisor co-sign for group practices, and mental-health CPT billing built in. Any system missing these will need workarounds.
Yes. eCareHealth includes built-in insurance billing — real-time eligibility checks, electronic claims, ERA posting, denial and resubmission workflows, and behavioral health CPT coding. You file claims directly from the same chart: claim filing is included at no per-claim fee on the Plus plan, and available for $0.25 per claim on Essential. The Starter plan supports superbills and third-party billing.
Yes. eCareHealth supports group and multi-location practices with supervisor sign-off workflows, role-based access controls, and multi-location management. Supervisors can review and co-sign notes from associates and trainees before they’re finalized, and each group account includes a dedicated account manager.
Yes. eCareHealth includes HIPAA-compliant telehealth for individual and group mental health sessions, with one-click join built into the client portal. Telehealth video is included on the Essential and Plus plans, and available as a $10/month add-on on the Starter plan.
eCareHealth is an all-in-one behavioral health EHR that combines documentation, scheduling, billing, telehealth, EPCS e-prescribing, and practice management in one platform. It stands out with features like supervisor sign-off, multi-location management, and free white-glove migration, plus a 3-month free trial to help practices evaluate the platform.
Most practices switch to eCareHealth in as little as 14 days. The team migrates your charts, schedules, intakes, and payers, configures templates for your specialty, and runs a 30-minute team training. Migration is free, with a launch specialist on standby through your first week.
Yes. eCareHealth signs a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with every practice, as required under HIPAA. The BAA defines how eCareHealth protects, stores, and processes your patients’ protected health information (PHI).
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