Private practice offers clinicians a unique set of opportunities and challenges. Among these challenges is the potential for isolation—a common experience for many practitioners working solo. Collaboration and avoiding isolation are so important to the sustained...
Advice for Affiliates Articles
When is the Best Time to Year to Start My Private Practice?
It goes without saying: starting or returning to private practice in the behavioral health space is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. One of the big questions you may be asking yourself is, “When do I start?” Though not make or break, time of...
Embracing Telehealth in Your Practice with Health Affiliates Maine
Over the years, telehealth has emerged as a crucial service model, transforming the way we think about and deliver mental health and substance use services. It offers unparalleled access, privacy, and convenience to clients who need it or may otherwise go without...
Navigating Liability Insurance in Private Practice
Running a private practice as a clinician can be an exciting and fulfilling venture. It allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of your clients while experiencing freedom and autonomy. However, with being a private practice owner comes risk. Enter:...
The Top Tech Items to Purchase for Your Private Practice
Running a private practice in 2024 demands leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency, organization, and client care. Embracing the latest tech tools ensures your practice stays ahead of the curve, providing seamless and modern services. Here are some...
Considerations for Your Transition to Private Practice
When thinking about starting your own private practice, moments of excitement and eagerness may quickly be followed by clouds of doubt. You're not alone in feeling a bit confused or on edge about this big move! Transitioning from a structured work environment to the...
Stepping Away Without Stepping Back: A Guide for Preparing for Out-of-Office Time
As a behavioral health professional, just the idea of taking time off may elevate your heart rate. Whether it’s concerns about client care continuity or ensuring the administrative aspects remain in order, it can be hard to press pause on your private practice....
Cultivating Connection: Questions Every Therapist Should Address in Their Online Profile
Many behavioral health professionals are so focused on caring for their clients that they don’t even consider creating a professional profile. They often don’t realize that it’s an important tool for growing their practice. We get it. After all, you have deep...
Empowering Your Professional Identity: The Importance of Online Profiles
In our digital-first society, behavioral health professionals should not overlook the importance of their online identities. At Health Affiliates Maine (HAM), we encourage our affiliated clinicians to use the web as a platform to reflect their expertise, competencies,...