What is Practice Monitoring?

Practice Monitoring is a formal, accountability-centered process required by DORA following a disciplinary ruling. It includes structured oversight, documentation review, reflective consultation, and mandated reporting, not traditional clinical supervision.

Bethany brings 19 years of clinical experience, advanced supervision expertise, and deep knowledge of Colorado social work regulation to this role.

Services Included in Colorado Practice Monitoring

Monitoring services may include:

• One-on-one monitoring sessions

• Review of documentation, notes, and treatment plans

• Ethical and reflective supervision focused on remediation

• Written reports submitted directly to DORA

• Consultation with attorneys or other professionals involved in the case

• Preparation of required compliance documents

• Communication with DORA investigators or staff

• Attendance at DORA hearings or meetings (virtual or in-person)

• Documentation of progress, concerns, or non-compliance as required

Fees & Billing Structure

To reflect the legal, ethical, and administrative responsibility involved, Practice Monitoring has a distinct fee structure:

Monitoring Sessions

• $200 per 55-minute monitoring session
  
  

Professional Time

All additional work is billed at $200 per hour, using 15 minute increments, including:

• Documentation review

• Report writing

• Case audits

• Communication with attorneys

• Communication with DORA staff or investigators

• Preparation of monitoring materials

• Meeting attendance

• Required waiting time, such as during hearings or scheduled proceedings

• Paid travel time for any in-person requirements

All monitoring services are billed at the time of service.

Pre-Acceptance Due Diligence (Billed Regardless of Outcome)

Before accepting a monitoring case, Bethany may need to:

• Review your DORA stipulation or final agency order

• Speak with your attorney

• Consult with the DORA investigator assigned to your case

• Clarify reporting timelines and expectations

All pre-acceptance consultation time is billed at the standard rate, regardless of whether Bethany ultimately serves as the Practice Monitor or whether DORA approves the match.

This ensures ethical decision-making, accurate fit assessment, and transparency for all parties.

Availability & Eligibility

Because of the time, complexity, and emotional bandwidth required, Bethany accepts only 1–2 monitoring cases at a time.
Monitoring cases are accepted only when:

• The scope is within her expertise

• The timeline is realistic

• Requirements can be ethically fulfilled

• The clinician is prepared for reflective, corrective work

Acceptance is not guaranteed.

Next Steps: How to Begin

If you believe your DORA ruling requires Practice Monitoring:

1. Schedule a consultation to review your documents and deadlines. Choose "Professional Consultation Initial Phone Call" from the menu.

2. Bring your full stipulation, all relevant correspondence, and attorney information.

3. Be prepared to discuss expectations, timelines, and capacity for remediation work.

Bethany will review whether she is the appropriate fit and whether the required monitoring plan can be supported safely and ethically.

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is the difference between clinical supervision and Practice Monitoring?

• Practice Monitoring is a DORA-required process that includes oversight, documentation review, and written reporting. It is distinct from clinical supervision and cannot be used for licensure hours.

Who needs a Practice Monitor?

• Only clinicians whose DORA stipulation explicitly requires supervised remediation or monitoring.

Can sessions be virtual?

• Yes. Monitoring sessions can be held virtually for clinicians anywhere in Colorado. Travel time is billed for any required in-person hearings.

Are reports and communication with DORA billed?

• Yes. All written reports, communication, and coordination are billed at the hourly monitoring rate.

Can monitoring count toward LCSW supervision hours?

• No. Monitoring is not clinical supervision and cannot be used toward licensure requirements.

Will Bethany automatically accept my case?

• No. Capacity, scope, and ethical fit must be assessed first.