Getting Started in Private Practice : The Complete Guide to Building Your Mental Health Practice

by Chris E. Stout (Chief of Psychological Services, Department of Human Services / Office of Mental Health, Springfield, IL ); Laurie C. Grand (Barrington, Illinois)

• ISBN13: 9780470893494
• ISBN10: 0470893494
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-06-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

All the tips and tools you need to build a successful mental health practice from the ground up Many mental health professionals currently working for group practices, hospitals, and private or government agencies have both the skills and the drive to become solo practitioners. But how and where do you begin? Getting Started in Private Practice is a reliable reference that offers the comprehensive information and armchair motivation you need to establish and build your own practice from the ground up. User-friendly and full of helpful tips, this handy book provides you with tools and techniques for starting and maintaining a thriving private practice, including information on: Discovering your ideal practice Creating a business plan Financing your start-up Setting fees Setting up shop and measuring results Minimizing risk Managing managed care Marketing your practice Generating referrals Utilizing additional print, Web, and organizational resources From major concerns such as ethics and liability to day-to-day matters like selecting stationery and business cards, Getting Started in Private Practice puts the best solutions at your fingertips. Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned pro, this invaluable resource will help you minimize the uncertainty of establishing a solo practice while maximizing the rewards.

Table of Contents

Series Preface

Introduction

Discover Your Ideal Practice

Finance Your Start-Up Practice

Create a Business Plan

Set Your Fees

Set Up Shop and Measure Results

Minimize Risk

Manage Managed Care

Market Your Practice

Discover and Market Your Niche

Generate Referrals

Attract Media Attention

Advertise Your Practice

Presentations, Speeches, and Workshops

Customer Service Skills for Therapists

Self-Care for Therapists

Appendix. Sample Forms

Glossary

References

Index

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