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BL
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947063
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b701433
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| Main Entry
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Stout, Chris E.
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| Title & Author
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Getting started in private practice : : the complete guide to building your mental health practice /\ Chris E. Stout, Laurie Cope Grand.
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| Publication Statement
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New York ;Chichester :: Wiley,, ©2005.
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| Series Statement
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Getting Started ;; v.1
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1 online resource (x, 342 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0470893494
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: 0471426237
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: 0471694398
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: 6610265372
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: 9780470893494
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: 9780471426233
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: 9780471694397
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: 9786610265374
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Cover -- Contents -- Series Preface: Getting Started -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Discover Your Ideal Practice -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: GO SOLO OR JOIN A GROUP? -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: MAXIMIZING YOUR APPEAL TO A GROUP PRACTICE -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: YOUR EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND THE IRS -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: TYPES OF BUSINESS ENTITIES -- HOW TO DECIDEWHAT TYPE OF PRACTICE IS BEST FOR YOU -- Chapter 2: Finance Your Start-Up Practice -- WHERE TO GET MONEY TO START YOUR PRACTICE -- CHOOSING A BANK -- HOW LENDERS EVALUATE BORROWERS -- YOUR PROPOSAL PACKAGE -- MANAGING BANKING RELATIONSHIPS -- REPAYMENT STRATEGY FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL STUDENT LOANS -- Chapter 3: Create a Business Plan -- WHAT A BUSINESS PLAN IS -- WHY YOU NEED A BUSINESS PLAN -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR BUSINESS PLAN -- SHOULD YOU DO IT YOURSELF OR HIRE A PROFESSIONAL? -- BUSINESS PLAN ELEMENTS -- SWOT ANALYSIS -- BUSINESS PLAN OUTLINE -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: MODEL BUSINESS PLAN -- Chapter 4: Set Your Fees -- HOW TO DECIDEWHAT TO CHARGE FOR YOUR SERVICES -- HOW TO ESTABLISH YOUR FULL FEE -- MANAGEMENT METRICS: INCOME AND FEE SETTING -- DO THE MATH: PRACTICE COSTS -- DO THE MATH: TARGET NUMBER OF CLIENTS TO MEET INCOME GOALS -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: WHAT DOES THE MARKETPLACE SAY? -- HOW TO ESTABLISH A SLIDING-SCALE FEE STRUCTURE -- INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT AND MANAGED CARE LISTS -- Chapter 5: Set Up Shop and Measure Results -- CHOOSING AN OFFICE LOCATION -- COMMUNICATING WITH CLIENTS -- ONLINE THERAPY -- KEEPING RECORDS -- KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR INCOME AND EXPENSES -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: BUYING AND USING TECHNOLOGY -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: CAN YOU AFFORD TO BE ON YOUR OWN? -- DO THE MATH: PRODUCTIVITY AND REVENUE -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: FIND THE GAP AND NARROW IT -- MANAGEMENT METRICS: MAXIMIZE STRENGTH AND MINIMIZE WEAKNESS -- Chapter 6: Minimize Risk -- UNDERSTANDING THE LAW -- DEFENDING YOURSELF -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: CLIENT RISK FACTORS -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: INSURANCE FRAUD RISKS -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DOCUMENTATION -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: RECORD-KEEPING GUIDELINES -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: EXCEPTIONS TO CONFIDENTIALITY -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: PLACE HIGH VALUE ON CLIENT SATISFACTION AND AVOID TROUBLE -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: TIPS FOR AVOIDING MALPRACTICE SUITS WHEN TESTING -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: WHAT TO DO IF A SUIT IS FILED AGAINST YOU -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: THINGS TO REMEMBER IF YOU ARE ACCUSED OF WRONGDOING -- Chapter 7: Manage Managed Care -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: GUIDELINES FOR SIGNING CONTRACTS -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: HOW MANAGED CARE HAS EVOLVED -- THE IMPACT OF MANAGED CARE ON CLINICAL PRACTICE -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: HOW TO GROW YOUR PRACTICE WITHIN MANAGED CARE -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: MANAGED CARE MATRIX -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: MANAGED CARE ORGANIZING SYSTEM -- Chapter 8: Market Your Practice -- WHY MARKETING IS SUCH A CHALLENGE FOR THERAPISTS -- WHAT YOUR CLIENTS ARE REALLY BUYING -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: HOW TO ANALYZE YOUR MARKETPLACE -- ANALYZE HOW CLIENTS CHOOSE A THERAPIST -- IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET CLIENTS -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: TAILOR YOUR MARKETING TO YOUR TARGET CLIENTS -- PRACTICE BY DESIGN: DEVELOP A MARKETING PLAN AND SHORT-TERM OBJECTIVES --ti.
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| Abstract
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This comprehensive, "How To" book offers the tips and tools necessary to build a successful private mental health practice from the ground up. This "hands-on" guide provides sample business and marketing plans, as well as checklists, sidebars, and simple mathematical formulas for determining service rates, revenues, return on investment, and more.
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| Subject
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Mental health counseling.
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Psychotherapy-- Practice.
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Mental health counseling.
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PSYCHOLOGY-- Psychotherapy-- General.
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Psychotherapy-- Practice.
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| Dewey Classification
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616.8914
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| LC Classification
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RC466.S76 2005eb
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| Added Entry
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Grand, Laurie Cope.
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