Writing tagged 'money'
So you want to hire a pre-licensure clinician
A colleague asked about hiring an LMSW, and I offer some thoughts about it. From the administrative 'kabuki' of payment flows to the choice between 1099s and W-2s, here is at least the start of an overview of what's involved in bringing someone on.
A monthly fee (part 1)
I have an unusual preference, when it comes to payment by my patients: I prefer to be paid a flat fee, monthly, regardless of how many sessions take place.
Cancellation
My cancellation policy is simple: regardless of whether we meet or not, my patients pay for every scheduled session.
Raising fees
I raise fees regularly. Except when I don't.
Thoughts on accepting credit cards and other forms of payment
A few unstructured thoughts on various forms of payment
Estimated taxes
Estimated taxes are easy.
Scheduling with patients with irregular schedules
I like to match my level of commitment to my patients' levels of commitment.
Antitrust?!?
This post challenges the common belief that antitrust laws prohibit clinicians from discussing their fees with colleagues, arguing that such discussions are generally permissible. The author provides current market ranges for both group and individual therapy to encourage more transparency around financial compensation in the field.
Structuring patient payments - a question
Is it ok to structure patient payments over time to (help them) manage their cash flow?
Cancellation
A question about the forms of payment I accept, and my cancellation policies.
Current thoughts on absences and payment
My thinking about absences, cancellations, rescheduling, and payment continues to evolve.
Sliding scale?
How I manage my sliding scale. (Hint: my practice is half low-fee.)
Credit cards?
The author expresses deep ambivalence about accepting credit cards, weighing the convenience of modern payment against the clinical complexity of involving a third-party financier. The post examines how "time-shifting" payments through credit can lead to transference leaks and complicate the direct economic relationship between patient and analyst.