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DIY PRIVATE PRACTICE: CREATING A LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND ENJOYABLE BUSINESSPRESENTED AT THE TEXAS COUNSELING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 2013
Kate Walker Ph.D. LPC-S LMFT S
Judy DeTrude Ph.D. LPC-S LMFT S
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Objectives Today
Review current Texas laws pertaining to private practice, marketing, and record keeping including but not limited to 681.41, 681.52, and 681.72. Forms Note and filing Advertising Adding additional streams of income Efficient practice management Enjoyable
Participate in an interactive learning process to discuss various private practice issues and solutions.
Resources!!!
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3 Questions
What are three things you expect to learn from this
presentation today?
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Video
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Premise
Legal and ethical office management
Efficient use of time
Create other streams of income
More enjoyable practice and life
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What does the law say?
About Private practiceSubchapter B681.31 Definitions
What can you do in private practice?
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1. Individual counseling2. Group3. Marriage4. Family5. Chemical dependency
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What can you do in private practice?
6. Rehabilitation7. Education8. Career development9. Sexual issues10. Referral counseling11. Psychotherapy
What can you do in private practice?
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12. Play therapy13. Hypnotherapy14. Expressive therapies15. Biofeedback16. Assessing/appraising17. Consulting
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What can you do in private practice?
18. Parent Coordination19. Parent Facilitation
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What does the law say?
About forms and record keeping?681.41 e – f defines the counseling relationship in
writing p – the definition of a note q – storage time z – defines maintaining confidentiality (affects
storage, communication, and release) Also in 681.45 Health and safety code chapter 611 HIPPA (for covered entities)
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What does the law say?
What if I’m not a ‘covered entity?’ Texas HB 300 – Affects ANYONE who
comes into possession of PHI HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE TITLE 2.
HEALTH SUBTITLE I. MEDICAL RECORDS CHAPTER 181. MEDICAL RECORDS PRIVACY SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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What does the law say?
About marketing and advertising?681.41 a – d no deceptive advertising h – no payment for referrals i – no personal gain at the EXPENSE of a
client (so get rid of those testimonials) l – no former coworkers, current friends.
Ask yourself the worst case scenario question.
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What does the law say?
About marketing and advertising?681.47 – you may use an assumed name
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What does the law say?
About marketing and advertising?681.49 – Advertising and announcements Don’t be deceptive! Don’t call yourself something you’re not
or a use a credential that doesn’t exist (Ph.D. ABD)
You can use other degree information, but why?
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What does the law say?
About marketing and advertising?681.49 – Advertising and announcements
LPC interns Counselors holding a temporary license shall indicate intern status on all advertisements, billing, and announcements of counseling treatment by the use of the term "LPC Intern." On all advertisements, billings and announcements of counseling treatment by an LPC Intern, the intern's name shall be followed by the name of the supervisor, along with the address and phone number in the same type size and font.
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What does the law say?
About multiple streams of income?681.41 j – you MAY promote other
business activities to clients if it could benefit them
Amazon affiliate – recommended reading A pamphlet you wrote Product with a health benefit?
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Adding a Training Institute
Supervision Workshops The requirements of the licensure groups Being approved and advertised on the
licensure sites 681.93
C1 how to become a supervisor C1A requirements for a supervision workshop
Proposed Rules 4 hours of supervision per year 8 per two year renewal cycle
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Ethical Issues and Lessons Learned Absences
Old policy New policy
Assignments Old policy New policy
Inappropriate behavior
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Online Courses
1. Generic mental health courses2. Supervision courses3. Criteria
1. Passing/failing
4. Approved provider for Texas5. 681.42 application to be a provider; length of
renewal6. 681.145 determination of clock hours and
auditsExamples of issues
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Consultation Groups
1. Clinical consultation1. Contract members must attend
2. Supervision consultation1. Difficult to find common time2. Most are individual3. Continuous learning
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Webinars and Other Resources Supervision focus
Free Paid
Newsletters Website resources
Topics on parenting, relationships
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Presentations
Brochure of topics Marketing to groups/organizations
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Profitable and Enjoyable
Efficiency Tools Full slate for scheduling Google calendar Egnyte * Ipad Notability Pre grad counseling assistant
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Small Group Activity
Discuss practice management tools you have used. Choose three to present to
the large group.
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Profitable and Enjoyable
Boundaries will save you Time Money Family Self License
What does success mean to you?
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Profitable and Enjoyable
Private Practice Primer Series:“Create Your Best Private Practice Today!”“All About Notes: Less Hassle More
Happy!”“Compassion and Outreach: Marketing is
Not a Bad Word!”
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Private Practice Primer SeriesGet the full version of “Create Your Best Private Practice Today!” the first lesson in our Private Practice Primer Series, by going to our online store at:
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resources_counselors.php and watch a free preview.Thanks for choosing achievebalance.org!
- Dr. Kate Walker and Dr. Judy DeTrude
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