From our last "Setting up a Private Practice" teleconference this past Friday, there were 2 links I recommended every clinician to consider to protect your identity and be a better service to your clients.
The first is to get an Employee Identification Number (EIN) or a Tax ID number. You can use this in place of your Social Security number with insurance companies and clients who need a superbill. It's easy and it's FREE!
Go to: IRS.gov for more information and to apply.
The second is to get a National Provider Identification (NPI). While this is required for HIPAA-compliant clinicians, I have been told by some their superbills have been bounced back as a result of not having thei NPI on the receipt. Getting an NPI number does not mean you have to be HIPAA-compliant! Let me make that clear! It will; however, make reimbursement for your clients easier.
Go to: NPPES.CMS.hhs.gov for more information and application
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Money & Private Practice - March 31, 2008
Many of us go through our internships working with clients fom low-income families. Some can barely pay for their rent let alone therapy. Now, in private practice, we want clients to pay for our services, not only because our overhead costs more, but because we're worth it!
On March 31, we are having a teleconference to discuss these issues and look at ways to overcome them.
You can sign up now by going to Ask! Believe! Achieve! and taking the first step towards making yourself a better clinician!!!
Hope to see you there!
On March 31, we are having a teleconference to discuss these issues and look at ways to overcome them.
You can sign up now by going to Ask! Believe! Achieve! and taking the first step towards making yourself a better clinician!!!
Hope to see you there!
The Launch of Ask! Believe! Achieve! is official!
As of midnight today, Ask! Believe! Achieve! was launched!
I'm excited for this endeavor, as it will provide clinicians an opportunity to grow their private practices in a supportive environment.
All too often, I hear pessamism:
There's a recession. Now's not the time to open a practice.
You'll have to get on insurance panels to make any money.
No one is going to therapy.
I'm always disheartened when I hear therapists talk this way.
The purpose of Ask! Believe! Achieve! is to help pre-licensed and licensed clinicians deal with these fallacies and work on maintaining a positive focus when embarking on such an adventure, such as going into business for oneself.
I hope you are able to join us on future calls. You can sign up at my website, Ask! Believe! Achieve!
I look forward to seeing you there!
I'm excited for this endeavor, as it will provide clinicians an opportunity to grow their private practices in a supportive environment.
All too often, I hear pessamism:
There's a recession. Now's not the time to open a practice.
You'll have to get on insurance panels to make any money.
No one is going to therapy.
I'm always disheartened when I hear therapists talk this way.
The purpose of Ask! Believe! Achieve! is to help pre-licensed and licensed clinicians deal with these fallacies and work on maintaining a positive focus when embarking on such an adventure, such as going into business for oneself.
I hope you are able to join us on future calls. You can sign up at my website, Ask! Believe! Achieve!
I look forward to seeing you there!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Where Do I Start?
In working with many pre-licensed clinicians, I get the question, "I want to get into private practice, but I don't know where to start. Any suggestions?"
My first question to such practitioners is, "How are you letting people know about your desire?"
The fact is there are a lot of resources for new practitioners to help them "break" into private practice. Many State-level organizations, such as California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) and American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT) have local (county/state) chapters, which meet on a regular basis. Getting involved in chapters allow you the opportunity to network and tell others of your desire as well as get a sense of who you are as a clinician.
Networking is the key. Putting out the word and allowing others will make the transition to private practice easier.
My first question to such practitioners is, "How are you letting people know about your desire?"
The fact is there are a lot of resources for new practitioners to help them "break" into private practice. Many State-level organizations, such as California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) and American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (AAMFT) have local (county/state) chapters, which meet on a regular basis. Getting involved in chapters allow you the opportunity to network and tell others of your desire as well as get a sense of who you are as a clinician.
Networking is the key. Putting out the word and allowing others will make the transition to private practice easier.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Free Teleconference Call - 3/28/08
Hello everyone!
I'm offering a FREE series of teleconference classes on building your dream practice.
The first one is entitled, "Setting up Private Practice."
For more information, please go to http://www.jodiblackley.com/privatepractice.htm
Sign up quickly as space will be limited!
I look forward to interacting with all of you!
Jodi Blackley, MFT
jodiblackley@mac.com
I'm offering a FREE series of teleconference classes on building your dream practice.
The first one is entitled, "Setting up Private Practice."
For more information, please go to http://www.jodiblackley.com
Sign up quickly as space will be limited!
I look forward to interacting with all of you!
Jodi Blackley, MFT
jodiblackley@mac.com
Welcome!
Hello!
Welcome to my blog to help others learn how to build the private practice of their dreams! I'm Jodi Blackley. I'm an MFT in the state of California and have been in private practice for 3 years. I have been told I have a great brain for business and want to share my experiences with others. I look forward to hearing your experiences!
On this blog, I'll be discussing my trials and tribulations of building my business and will provide links as a resource. I currently offer teleconference classes. You can learn more about them here: http://www.jodiblackley.com/privatepractice.htm
I'll include any resources as a result of these classes in future postings.
Please feel free to comment on topics you'd like to see and questions you may have!
Welcome to my blog to help others learn how to build the private practice of their dreams! I'm Jodi Blackley. I'm an MFT in the state of California and have been in private practice for 3 years. I have been told I have a great brain for business and want to share my experiences with others. I look forward to hearing your experiences!
On this blog, I'll be discussing my trials and tribulations of building my business and will provide links as a resource. I currently offer teleconference classes. You can learn more about them here: http://www.jodiblackley.com/privatepractice.htm
I'll include any resources as a result of these classes in future postings.
Please feel free to comment on topics you'd like to see and questions you may have!
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