From Grad School to Private Practice

From Grad School to Private Practice: A Road Map for Mental Health Clinicians is an essential guidebook for anyone looking to succeed in the mental health profession. Featuring contributed chapters from experts in the field, this comprehensive resource equips readers with the necessary skills and resources to transition from academia to real-world practice.

The book covers all aspects of building a successful private psychotherapy practice, including developing job interview skills, choosing a practice setting, deciding on postgraduate training, and making the most of supervision. Readers also learn essential tools for success, such as billing, marketing, and documentation through innovative mental health technologies. With this comprehensive toolbox in hand, mental health clinicians will be equipped to sustain a successful career and thrive as fee-for-service (FFS) clinicians.

This invaluable resource is ideal for social work and mental health counseling courses, graduate students, and early career professionals. Whether starting their career or looking to expand their skills, From Grad School to Private Practice provides readers with a roadmap to success in the mental health profession.