What is a sliding scale? If I am going to use one: How do I figure out what it should be? Who do I offer it to? If I am not going to use one: What do I do if someone asks me for it?

In graduate school we are told that we will graduate, get a job and then work for what we get hired for. If we are lucky, we will get a raise each year (to keep up with inflation), keep working our hours and getting our bi-weekly paychecks. In private practice getting paid looks quite different than it does within the employment model or at a hospital, or agency. 

Your voicemail can often be your first interaction with clients and making a good impression is key. In this post we are going to focus on formulating the most efficient and effective voicemail for you to use so you can spend less time on the phone and more time working with your clients. 

Are you wondering if you have the right documentation practices in place and more importantly, if they are set up correctly? Having the right paperwork documents protects and establishes your most important private practice principles. Today we are going to discuss the essential paperwork for your mental health or wellness practice in order to ensure compliance with your state board and HIPAA, protect yourself and your business and maintain transparency with your clients.