by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Sep 29, 2017 | Business matters, Practice development
Has your solo practice grown to the point where you are receiving more referrals than you can handle? That’s great! Obviously, you are doing a good job. However, if you have a long wait list, or if you are frequently referring prospective clients to other clinicians,...
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...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Mar 19, 2017 | Business matters
Getting started in private practice involves much more than finding office space and printing business cards. You need to be familiar with business regulations in your area, tax obligations and professional ethics. You also need to engage in business activities such...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Sep 29, 2016 | Business matters, technology
If you have clients fill out registration forms and other documents at your office, consider giving them the option of completing this task at home. New clients, especially, can take all the time they need to answer the questions, without feeling rushed. Furthermore,...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Mar 5, 2016 | Business matters, Office procedures, Practice development
Being self-employed allows you to choose the types of people you most like to work with, the types of problems you are competent in helping them with, and the hours and schedule of your workday. You can jump quickly on new opportunities without securing approval from...
