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.
1. Discover Your Ideal Practice.
2. Finance Your Start-Up Practice.
3. Create a Business Plan.
4. Set Your Fees.
5. Set Up Shop and Measure Results.
6. Minimize Risk.
7. Manage Managed Care.
8. Market Your Practice.
9. Discover and Market Your Niche.
10. Generate Referrals.
11. Attract Media Attention.
12. Advertise Your Practice.
13. Presentations, Speeches, and Workshops.
14. Customer Service Skills for Therapists.
15. Self-Care for Therapists.