by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Jan 14, 2023 | Business matters, Office procedures, Self-care
Sometimes running a mental health practice feels like you're the circus guy who keeps plates spinning on poles. There's a lot to attend to, and just when everything seems to be running smoothly, a situation comes up, either at work or in your personal life, that...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Oct 31, 2020 | Business matters, Office procedures
If you are seeing some or all of your clients remotely, it is good business to process payments electronically, rather than via cash or check. There is a small fee for electronic payments, but the process is efficient and funds are usually deposited into your checking...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Jun 15, 2019 | Business matters, Office procedures
If you're in solo practice with a full schedule and a steady stream of referrals, you might be thinking about adding an associate. This would bring extra income into your practice and enable you to take more time off. But before you start your search for an associate,...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Dec 23, 2018 | Business matters, Office procedures
If you lease office space, you've probably experienced the anxiety of coming up with the rent every month, regardless of whether you see 100 clients or 20. Some clinicians offset this major expense by subletting their space when they're not using it - e.g., an evening...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Oct 24, 2018 | Marketing, Office procedures
Twice in the past week I had the experience of "customer delight": 1. During one of my routine deposits at the drive-through window of my local bank, I found in the plastic cylinder, along with the usual copy of my deposit slip, a small gift. It was a miniature...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Apr 30, 2017 | Business matters, Office procedures
As an independent mental health practitioner, your insurance needs include: Insurance to protect your professional practice Insurance to protect your business Insurance to protect your income The following summarizes the common types of coverage that clinicians should...
