by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Nov 11, 2018 | Business matters, Practice development
As mental health professionals in private practice, we have a double job – doing great clinical work, while at the same time taking care of business matters. For our clinical role, we have had extensive education and training, and we continue to improve with...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Apr 27, 2018 | Business matters, Ethics and Regulations, therapy
Suppose a current or former client asks you to write a letter on their behalf when they need special accommodations, an excuse from work, character reference, and the like. From their perspective, since you have in-depth knowledge about them, you're the logical person...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Nov 2, 2016 | Business matters
There are lots of good reasons to be in private practice. Here are some perks that aren't often mentioned in the serious literature. Thanks to colleagues from the Pennsylvania Psychological Association who contributed to the list. 10. You don't have to wear a...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Sep 29, 2015 | Business matters, Office procedures
By Sandra Varley, Ph.D., Practice-Makers.com Guest Blogger Everyone’s talking about it! I’m sure you are, too. On October 1, we switch over to DSM-5/ICD-10. The change will impact all of us. Are you ready? Over the past several months, as I’ve been training mental...
by Pauline Wallin, Ph.D. | Oct 24, 2013 | Business matters
Through our years of consultation with other mental health professionals, we’ve seen highly competent clinicians fail miserably in their private practices because of poor business decisions and procedures. Here are three common mistakes, and how you can avoid them: 1....
