Ah, the dream of opening a therapy or psychiatry private practice! Whether you’re a psychiatry resident making less than minimum wage or a clinic employee seeing ever more patients, the allure is powerful. But, just
Pulling up charts. Phone tag. Prior authorizations. Rinse, repeat. Reminiscent of Groundhog Day, the daily grind in running a mental health private practice rarely gives way. Some days may have more faxes to be processed than others;
Congratulations on opening up your very own private practice, as this is a huge milestone worthy of recognition. Embarking on such an endeavor certainly takes courage and ambition. That being said, as a private practice
Being a caring, knowledgeable clinician is vital for patient care, but having such skill does not necessarily mean that running a mental health practice comes easy — especially if you do not have a basic background in business.
