Description
Book SynopsisThe step-by-step guide to building and managing a profitable and successful practice or clinic
Beyond your training as a therapist, the skills required to create and build a practice and to supervise others are typically not taught as part of your clinical training. There are myriad decisions you must make, including financial, organizational, and marketing decisions, that will determine the success and profitability of your practice, group practice, or clinic.
The Well-Managed Mental Health Practice draws from author Donald Wiger''s vast experience as owner and manager of both small and large mental health practices and clinics. This helpful resource provides sound business practices, immediately useful insights into the accrediting process, and other critical information you will need to avoid legal trouble, ensure payment from individuals and third party payors, and create a thriving practice.
Designed for practices or clinics of any size and a
Table of ContentsPreface: The Business of Mental Health.
Dedication.
Part A: Building a Practice.
Introduction.
1 Basic Mental Health Care Management Principles.
2 Customer Service.
3 Obtaining Third-Party Contracts and Working with Managed Care.
4 Other Means of Obtaining Referrals.
5 Hiring, Training, Paying, and Keeping Employees.
6 Developing a Positive Professional Reputation.
7 Effective Time Management.
Part B: Administrative and Documentation Procedures.
8 Billing Procedures.
9 Administrative, Clinical, and Safety Policies and Procedures.
10 Documentation Procedures.
End-of-Book Humor.
Index.
