Charting. It’s one of the most time-consuming and least enjoyable parts of being a psychiatric nurse practitioner. If you’ve ever looked at your screen after hours thinking “this is the bane of my existence,” you’re not alone.
While there are dozens of time-saving tools out there, Berries AI Scribe has quickly become a game-changer in documentation—especially for psych NPs like us. Unlike general-purpose AI scribes, Berries is designed specifically for psychiatric providers and it’s changing the way we approach clinical notes.
The Evolution From Dragon to Berries AI
Years ago, I discovered the dictation tool Dragon speech-to-text while on an NP contract assignment. It was amazing to speak my notes into existence instead of typing, and as a fast typer, that’s saying something.
But we’ve now entered a new era—the AI revolution in documentation. And Berries AI has taken things to the next level. There’s no need to type or even dictate notes anymore (unless you choose to). Instead, this tool records your patient session and automatically generates a highly accurate progress note based on your conversation.
And yes—it’s that good.
Why Berries AI Stands Out for Psychiatric Providers
There are plenty of AI scribe tools out there, but most aren’t built for the specific needs of mental health providers. Psychiatric documentation is unique—it has special requirements of documentation such as safety risk assessment and it covers particularly sensitive content such as substance use and suicidal thoughts. That’s why Berries AI was designed with psychiatric practice in mind.
Here’s why it’s become one of my favorite tools:
✅ HIPAA-Compliant
Berries AI Scribe is HIPAA compliant – super, super important. In fact, anyone who signs up for Berries is automatically covered under their Business Associate Agreement (BAA), which follows U.S. HHS guidelines and is required under HIPAA. You can review the full details here.
✅ Recordings of calls are NOT saved
No one is listening to your patient conversations and after the recording ends and you sign off on your note, the audio is deleted. Berries prioritizes data security, and their Privacy Policy outlines how they protect clinician and patient information.
✅ Berries AI is compatible with any electronic health record
You just copy and paste Berries’ note text into your EHR just like you can copy anything from your computer’s clipboard into your EHR – so whether you’re using the fancy premium EHRs of the world like Epic to the not-so-fancy Carelogic, Berries is compatible with any health record.
✅ Compatible With Any Setting
Use it in telehealth, outpatient, inpatient, community mental health, or private practice—Berries fits seamlessly into your workflow, wherever you are.
A Limited-Time Discount Just for You
I’m partnering with Berries to offer $50 off your first month when you use the code STRESSFREE at sign-up.
(Note: I do receive a small commission if you sign up, but I only share tools I genuinely use and love.)
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More Time, Less Charting
If you’re ready to spend less time charting and more time being present with your patients (or just getting your evenings back), Berries AI may be just what you need. The time savings alone is enough to make it worth trying—but the accuracy, simplicity, and psych-specific functionality take it over the top.
Once you try it, I’d love to hear what you think. Comment below and tell me how much time it saved you!