Sep 24, 2013 | 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...
May 22, 2012 | Business matters, Office procedures
I conduct substance abuse evaluations as part of child custody cases. As part of the evaluation process I request records from previous therapists the parties may have seen for individual or couples therapy. By law clinicians are allowed to recoup costs for copying...
Dec 3, 2011 | Business matters, Office procedures
When a clinician joins a practice, either full-time or part-time, the question often arises about whether he or she should be characterized as an “Employee” or as an “Independent Contractor.” One key difference is who pays the payroll taxes. When the clinician is an...