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Benefits of Private Practice

Prosper Health Collective

There is no doubt that working as a psychologist in private practice can be a risky decision, especially if you have been working in a comfortable salaried health department position. But private practice can offer a great deal of benefits that create significant career satisfaction and overall well being. Flexibility.

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The pros and cons of employment models in private practice

Prosper Health Collective

When entering the world of private practice there are many options available, should you be a contractor in a group practice or perhaps an employee? Many private practices offer a sub contractor position to help them mitigate the risk of clients not attending or slow periods in the year such as holidays.

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Texas Chapter Outlines Ethical Practices During Times of Challenging New Laws

Social Work Blog

I had a bunch of people reach out—from private practices, schools, clinics, all settings—saying, “‘I’m afraid (of) what to do with a client.’ The Code of Ethics is bigger than NASW, it’s the foundation of social work. The Code of Ethics is bigger than NASW, it’s the foundation of social work.

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NASW Press Reads for Practice, Policy, and Principles

Social Work Blog

Going beyond online mental health service, which is largely individually focused and synchronously delivered, the authors offer a map of digital social work practice that can be expanded to include support, identity, community action, education, and psychoeducation. 43 Essential Policies for Human Services Professionals by Gerald V.

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NASW Press Reads for Practice, Policy, and Principles

Social Work Blog

Going beyond online mental health service, which is largely individually focused and synchronously delivered, the authors offer a map of digital social work practice that can be expanded to include support, identity, community action, education, and psychoeducation. 43 Essential Policies for Human Services Professionals by Gerald V.

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Developing a Personalized Social Media Policy for Social Work Practice

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

From an ethical lens, this is a recommended practice per National Association of Social Worker’s (NASW) Technology in Social Work Practice Standard 2.10 – Social Media Policy and fits with the NASW Code of Ethics standards of informed consent with clients (1.3e-i),

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How to Choose a Therapist: Tips and Fits

Stop Abuse Campaign

If you choose to utilize services from a community mental health clinic or a group practice, you may automatically get assigned to someone, but often there is flexibility to see a different therapist if the first one isn’t a good match. . Individual Therapy or Private Practice. What if my therapist and I are not a good fit?