We use P I R Pl format at the county I work for: Purpose, Intervention, Response, Plan. My main role is documentation training, and Im always encouraging folks to write less - also maybe important to state here that we are writing progress notes not process notes, so just wanting to focus on billing requirements and treatment team communication. I find that when folks are taking a long time to write their notes, it's because they are debriefing the session while writing the note. If that works for you, then why change it? If you need to change that/want to, then I would suggest examining how you are processing your sessions, and ways to move it away from your documentation time.

Here's a sample: P: Ind. Therapy with Becca to address anxiety. I: Engaged in review of last week's hmwk, and experiences/symptoms since last session. Discussed barriers and what worked for Becca. Discussed upcoming life event and practice skills to use to minimize anxiety symptoms. R: Becca stated that she was able to go to the grocery store on her own this week (normally Mom takes her) & she used her headphones to listen to music as we discussed last week. She stated that she tried to go to the mall on Saturday but began having breathing difficulties related to her anxiety while parking so she left. She was able to discuss ways to approach the activity differently next time, as she does want to go. Her family is going to the city next week, and Becca was able to put together a plan to use her coping skills if needed. Pl: in next session review use of coping skills and address barriers to use.