Teach your students how to do it. This practical, user-friendly, easy-to-read resource manual takes the mystery out of setting up a practice -- from planning through start up, to daily operation. It contains an array of practical topics and basic how to's, and includes forms for completing a self-assessment of personal skills, strengths and weaknesses, and understanding the basics of research. Appendices at the end of chapters include real examples of applications, resumes, CVs, protocols, charts, forms, consents, patient information sheets, and more

Most Nurse Practitioner's long for autonomy, power to determine their own hours and the ability to make their own decisions. Unfortunately, the time it takes to start and manage a practice is extremely time consuming and the process can be complicated and over -whelming. Do you dream of having a pain center or a mental health clinic? Whatever your dream practice is, this book is a step by step guide to help you get started thru the complicated process. Remember, you are capable of achieving all of your dreams, DESTINY IS NOT A MATTER OF CHANCE, BUT A MATTER OF CHOICE.

After years of school and maybe even after some years of practice, you are ready to do it on your own. Running a profitable business takes more than just being a great doctor. Start Your Own Medical Practice provides you with the knowledge to be both a great doctor and a successful business owner. Whether you are looking to open a single practice office or wanting to go into partnership with other colleagues, picking the right location, hiring the right support staff and taking care of all the finances are not easy tasks. With help from Start Your Own Medical Practice, you can be sure you are making the best decisions for success. Don't let a wrong choice slow down your progress. Find advice to: --Create a Business Plan --Manage the Office --Raise Capital --Bill Your Patients --Market Your Practice --Build a Patient Base --Prevent Malpractice Suits --Keep an Eye on the Goal With checklists, sample letters and doctor's office forms, Start Your Own Medical Practice teaches you all the things they didn't in medical school and gives you the confidence to go out and do it on your own.

Learn effective techniques that will enhance your group therapy practice or educational program! Group Therapy in Independent Practice, written by seasoned clinicians, presents discussion on a wide spectrum of related issues that will help therapists to effectively handle group situations. Within its pages you will find proven and effective strategies that also examine group therapy as a whole, group therapy practices in Israel, and how you can use the Internet to enhance your professional practice. In addition to being an invaluable guide for practicing therapists, Group Therapy in Independent Practice is of particular interest for classroom use. The topics explored in relation to group therapy are diverse, covering the age range from adolescence to geriatrics. There is a focus on issues of intimacy and anger which are often two of the more difficult experiences for novice clinicians to effectively deal with in the beginning of their careers. There is also a very interesting chapter which explains the practice of group therapy in another country, lending a cross-cultural perspective to the work. Some of the areas that Group Therapy in Independent Practice will increase your expertise in are: personality disorders intimacy issues bereavement issues identity development in ADHD adolescents anger issues group dynamics internet resources for therapists Group Therapy in Independent Practice brings to light the profound influence that this continuing and rapidly growing force in psychotherapy has on personality change, in America and around the world. It is a vital tool to make you more effective as a group leader.

Designated a Doody's Core Title!/span Are you establishing a solo or collaborative health care practice? This concise reference book is designed to provide the basic business and management skills you need. It is packed with practical information, from writing your mission statement to preparing and implementing a business plan, to marketing and legal considerations. Three sample business plans are included as an appendix.

This enlightening new book provides insight into issues of major significance to practicing psychologists, educators, and psychologists in public service on the changing roles of psychotherapists. This collection of chapters is broad in scope and offers practical guidelines for clinicians to use in their own practice as well as discussions of important public policy issues. A wide range of topics are organized into six timely areas of concern: the role of psychologists in health care post-doctoral training for the specialty of psychotherapy psychotherapists in independent settings versus managed health care settings liability risks in treating dangerous and abusive patients eclectic uses of the metaphor in psychotherapy alternate treatment methods for reducing marital violence. Psychotherapy in Independent Practice not only describes the most current events relating to these issues, it also completely covers their implications for psychotherapists and gives specific guidelines and techniques for addressing these issues in private practice. Professionals will find comprehensive coverage of recent developments in the field as well as implications for the future of psychotherapy in this invaluable volume. The field of psychology is examined as a cost-effective and innovative component in health care including recommendations for the improved training and education of professional psychologists. Authoritative contributors debate the pros and cons of the psychologist's role in managed health care organizations. Cases and strategies for clinicians are presented relating to liability and confidentiality in psychotherapy with potentially dangerous patients. Also addressed is the duty to protect HIV-positive patients involved in high-risk behaviors. Innovative treatments are included such as the use of dreams and imagery in cognitive behavior therapy, guidelines for using meditation with abusive couples, strategies for treating battered women, and the use of metaphor in RET therapy. Psychotherapy in Independent Practice is a vital resource for today's practitioner.

This description is for the 2017, Third Edition of this book. You've spent a career as a clinician, but feel as if you need to step away from the role so you can help patients get what they really need..... OR... you've just spent years advocating for yourself or a loved one, and now you think you'd like to help others improve their healthcare experience, and make a living doing so. People like you, with heart and great skills, want to choose advocacy as a career. But many lack the business knowledge required to start and grow an independent practice. The Health Advocate's Start and Grow Your Own Practice Handbook is here to help! This book will help you get started with the basics, in an easily understandable way - step-by-step. Whether you're located in the United States or Canada, it will answer questions, such as: Can you make a living as a private, independent health advocate? How much does it cost to start an advocacy practice? How much can you make as a health or patient advocate? What is the Allegiance Factor, and why is it important to idependent advocates? What important details do you need to know regarding insurance, the law, contracts, even the IRS or CRA? How will you price your services and get people to pay you, too? Do you really need a business plan? What professional standards and best practices will improve your service? This book is a must-have for those who choose to start and grow private advocacy and health-related practices including: patient advocates, patient navigators, case managers, care managers, midwives, doulas, therapists, guardians, conservators, life planners, family mediators, disability advisors, acupuncturists, health coaches, yoga instructors, massage therapists, elder care professionals, nursing home advisors, medical bill reviewers, health insurance advisors, medical legal advisors and others. Bonus! Purchase of the book will provide you with a discounted membership in The Alliance of Professional Health Advocates.

"They didn't teach me this sh*t in graduate school" is a phrase myself and many other therapists who have opened their own private practice businesses have yelled out in frustration at one time or another. In my book, THE PROFITABLE PRIVATE PRACTICE, I have created a step-by-step guide that helps therapists through the process of starting a private practice, teaches them how to run it like a business and actually make money to live the lifestyle they want. This is the guide that I didn't have when I started out, but wish I did. My book will teach clinicians how to:-Start a thriving therapy business-Create a full caseload of ideal clients-Market your practice effectively, even if you are an introvert-Get credentialed on insurance panels-Utilize social media to grow your practice in the comfort of your PJs-Be HIPAA compliant without beating your head against the wall-Make money to support yourself and sustain the lifestyle you crave. Readers also have the opportunity to join my online community to continue receiving support, tips, tricks and resources.Thanks for supporting this campaign to publish THE PROFITABLE PRIVATE PRACTICE!What peoples are saying about The Profitable Private Practice."Melissa has put together the best advice for creating a profitable practice. We don't learn this in graduate school and Melissa has structured advice and tips to help you grow faster. We all need guides and coaches, and Melissa is clearly adding her voice to the conversation. I couldn't be more impressed!" --Joe Sanok, Private Practice Consultant and #1 Podcaster"If there's one thing I know, it's the power of working with people who truly know their craft. Melissa is one of those people. Not only does she share incredible, experience-based wisdom and thought-provoking ideas and concepts in this book, but she does so with an empathy that most don't possess. A true leader in her field, this book is going to help thousands of other like-minded professionals do what Melissa does daily: help people."--Chris Ducker, Best-Selling Author, Podcaster, and Entrepreneur "Melissa DaSilva is ON FIRE in her industry. If you have a private practice or plan on starting one, read this book. She discusses the ins-and-outs of running a therapy business that most people take years to learn. Take my advice, and read this book!" --John Lee Dumas, Founder and Host of the Podcast "Entrepreneurs on Fire""The Profitable Private Practice is an honest exploration of everything a therapist in private practice wishes they knew when starting a business. There are many pitfalls that therapists run into when starting and maintaining a private practice. Melissa tackles them all in this book! In my own experience, I wish I had such a thoughtful book that navigated me through the maze of business development in mental health. I'm so glad that therapists have Melissa's book as a valuable resource. I will be recommending this book to everyone."--Ernesto Segismundo Jr., M.S. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT); Professor; Founder and Owner of www.FYLMIT.com"Authentic and transparent, Melissa DaSilva delivers her step-by-step strategies for building a profitable private practice. Melissa is magical; her enthusiastic personality, relentless drive, unstoppable passion and 'There's Always a Way' attitude makes her THE PERSON to model after if you want to build a profitable private practice. I am consistently amazed at Melissa's optimism--when it appears all roads are closed, she finds a way! She never gives up. I highly recommend this book to anyone starting a private practice. Melissa shares her strategies and problem-solving skills to running a successful private practice." -Jax Anderson, The Psyko Therapist

This compact guide offers the trainee and beginning practitioner all the hands-on advice and support they need to successfully plan, set up and run their own practice. It is packed with strategies and advice about what to consider and how best to play to one's strengths.

Despite receiving top-notch education, doctors are often warned that they don't have what it takes to run their own practices. The complexities that arise while navigating business ownership often reinforce that sentiment. In Moxie Mindset: Secrets of Building a Profitable, Independent Physicians Practice in a Competitive Market, Dr. Dina Strachan shares her journey from reluctant entrepreneur to owner of an independent medical practice among giant hospital networks and private equity-backed mega groups in New York City. Sharing the inspiration of expert business coaches, Dr. Dina explains to physicians and other entrepreneurs how to develop a business mindset that will help them find the energy, courage and know-how--or moxie--to start a profitable, fulfilling private practice. Dr. Dina's story of struggle and triumph inspires readers to earn a profit without guilt, advertise with confidence, and serve their communities with pride.