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Getting Started in Private Practice: The Complete Guide to Building Your Mental Health Practice
Contributor(s): Stout, Chris E. (Author), Grand, Laurie C. (Author)
ISBN: 0471426237     ISBN-13: 9780471426233
Publisher: Wiley
OUR PRICE:   $57.90  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: October 2004
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Annotation: 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.

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Practice Management
Dewey: 616.891
LCCN: 2005270976
Series: Getting Started
Physical Information: 0.93" H x 6.02" W x 9.06" (1.04 lbs) 352 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
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.