In this engaging episode of the Private Practice Pro podcast, Kelley Stevens converses with Rachel and Lindsay, two dynamic Psych NPs. Rachel shares insights about her Milwaukee practice and her work with anxious millennials, while Lindsay discusses holistic care and her innovative Boot Camp for new graduates. They dive into the intricacies of life as a Psych NP, from prescribing medications to collaborating with therapists. Moreover, they focus on making mental health care highly accessible. They also offer advice on utilizing technology, such as the Spruce app, to maintain communication with clients. For those aspiring entrepreneurs, Rachel and Lindsay inspire listeners to take the plunge and accept the chaotic aspects of starting a business. Kelley concludes with some valuable guidance for young therapists like Juliet who aspire to leave their mark. Make sure you tune in to this episode for a mix of technology insights, entrepreneurial acumen, and expert tips for the next generation of therapists!

Guest Bio:

Rachel started her career as an inpatient psych nurse in 2015, and became a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) in 2020. Her experiences working in acute, residential, and correctional treatment settings sparked her passion for humanizing and de-stigmatizing psychiatric care. She is a private practice owner in Wisconsin, providing integrative psychiatric care with a focus on caring for anxious millennial women and caregivers, and works part time in a pediatric clinic. She lives in Milwaukee with her partner Dan, and her dog-ter, Nessie (a beagle-dachshund mix with anxious-avoidant attachment and one crooked front paw). She loves connecting with and learning from other entrepreneurial women in the mental health space.

Rachel Jones, MSN, PMHNP-BC

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Cupofteapsych.com

Lindsay is a female entrepreneur, psych NP with 9 years of experience, and passionate mentor! Having personal experiences with ADHD, depression, and anxiety she is passionate about reimagining how psychiatry is delivered. Her approach is patient centric and she values intellectual humility. She weaves in brief psychotherapy and holistic approaches. She has a knack for empowering other women and getting creative when it comes to repurposing and repackaging skill sets to reduce burn out, live more fulfilled lives and get more aligned with our ‘whys’ that brought us in this field to begin with. Her why is her family - 3 bonus sons and a toddler, amazing hubby Ryan and goldendoodle! They can be found soaking up the AZ sun most of year.

Lindsay Hill DNP, PMHNP-BC

[email protected]

www.klear.care

In this Episode:

• Role of psychiatric nurse practitioners (Psych NPs) in private practice
• Collaborative relationship between therapists and Psych NPs
• Services provided by Psych NPs
• Psych NP Network and its significance
• Best practices for therapists to consult with Psych NPs
• Use of HIPAA-compliant texting app in private practices
• Experiences of entrepreneurship in the mental health field
• Networking and collaboration opportunities for therapists and mental health professionals
• Navigating the challenges of being a young therapist

Highlights:

(00:00) - Introduction

(01:06) - Rachel's Background and Private Practice

(02:59) - The Psych NP Network

(05:10) - Lindsay's Background and Private Practice

(07:04) - Lindsay's Psych NP New Grad Boot Camp

(10:10) - Collaborative Relationship with Therapists

(18:20) - Role of Psych NPs in Private Practice

(21:25) - Consultation Best Practices for Therapists

(22:32) - The role of technology in private practice

(23:27) - Challenges and advice for starting a private practice

(26:19) - Building relationships with therapists

(30:06) - Advice for a young therapist starting a private practice

(35:19) - Promoting and filling a private practice

(28:37) - Ask Kelly Anything

References:

Psych NP Network → https://thepsychnpnetwork.org/

Psych NP New Grad Boot Camp → https://klear.care/mentorship/

Spruce → https://sprucehealth.com/

Mentaya → https://www.mentaya.com/?referrerid=kelley

Private Practice Roadmap Course → https://members.theprivatepracticepro.com/privatepracticeroadmap/

Marketing for Therapists Course → https://members.theprivatepracticepro.com/marketing-course/

Get 2 months FREE with Simple Practice → https://partners.simplepractice.com/tppp

Ask Kelley Anything → (805) 243-8241