Protecting Your Practice

Today's episode is part 2 on understanding contracts. In this episode, you'll learn about common terminology used in contracts, so you have a better understanding of what you're signing!

Today's episode has a lot of content, so feel free to take notes, take breaks, or listen to it twice! You can also pull out a contract of your own and review while we run through common contract terminology.

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

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To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Before you sign on the line, it's important that you've read and understood the contract in front of you. In today's episode, Dan and Melissa talk about the basic components of a contract (since most of them are not written in everyday language). Whether dealing with an office lease, insurance contract, or 1099 contract, we want to make sure you have some knowledge of this topic!

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

In this guest episode, Person-Centered Tech (PCT) Co-Owners, Liathana Dalton and Roy Huggins, clarify important topics that relate to your practice and HIPAA. In this episode, you'll hear Roy and Liath talk about:

• Who is considered workforce according to HIPAA (and what that means for your practice)
• The role of Business Associates at your office
• The importance of knowing your state's labor laws as they relate to 1099s and employees, and ways that will influence how you implement your plan for being a HIPAA compliant practice.

HIPAA can be confusing, and you can always reach out to PCT for assistance!

Here's how you can connect with Roy and Liath from Person-Centered Tech.

https://personcenteredtech.com/about/ (https://personcenteredtech.com/about/)

website: https://personcenteredtech.com/ (https://personcenteredtech.com/)

podcast, Group Practice Tech: https://personcenteredtech.com/group-hipaa/podcast/ (https://personcenteredtech.com/group-hipaa/podcast/)

Social media: FB and IG @personcenteredtech

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

You've got a mission and a vision for your practice. When hiring new clinicians, you want to look for people who will be a good fit for your practice. It's also important to make sure that you are following best practices for hiring. In this episode, Whitney Owens talks about building a faith-based practice, finding therapists who are good fits, and avoiding discriminatory hiring practices. She also shares about her personal experiences in showing up as a faith-based consultant.

About Whitney:

Whitney Owens is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Private Practice Consultant. She lives in Savannah, Georgia, where she owns a group private practice, Water’s Edge Counseling. In addition to running her practice, she offers individual and group consulting through Practice of the Practice. Whitney places a special emphasis on helping clinicians start and grow faith-based practices. She hosts a podcast to help faith-based practice owners called the Faith in Practice Podcast. Whitney has spoken at the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia’s annual convention the past 3 years as well as Maryland's convention in 2020. Whitney is a wife and mother of two beautiful girls.

Want to connect with Whitney?

www.practiceofthepractice.com/grouppracticelaunch

www.practiceofthepractice.com/grouppracticeboss

www.practiceofthepractice.com/faithinpracticeresources

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/ (https://danielmayerlaw.com/ )

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

SEO and online marketing can be steep learning curves for mental health practitioners who have their own practices. It's important for mental health practitioners to engage in ethical, online marketing and SEO strategies. In today's episode, Jessica Tappana from Simplified SEO Consulting talks all about SEO, key words, google reviews, and best practices when it comes to ethical marketing strategies.

Want to connect with Jessica Tappana at Simplified SEO Consulting?

https://simplifiedseoconsulting.com

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

There's been a lot of discussion about the COVID vaccine and mental health practices. Can a practice require their staff to get the vaccine? Is it possible to require clients or staff to demonstrate vaccination in order to offer or receive in-person sessions? How do I respond if my client asks me about my own vaccination status? In today's episode, Dan and Melissa will talk about each of these questions.

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Deciding when and how to re-open your office after the COVID-19 pandemic has been a hot topic. Health, safety, and risk management are all things that people are thinking about to protect themselves, their staff, and their clients. In today's episode, Dan and Melissa talk about steps you will want to consider in preparation for your return to in-person use of the office.

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

While all mental health practitioners are responsible for HIPAA compliance, it's a topic that provokes a lot of anxiety, overwhelm, and aversion. Rather than avoid your compliance duties, dig in with us on this very special episode with our guests Roy Huggins and Liathana Dalton from Person Centered Tech. In this episode, you'll hear us talk about encryption, device hardening, and steps you can take to be more HIPAA informed and compliant.

Here's how you can connect with Roy & Liath from Person-Centered Tech.

•  https://personcenteredtech.com/about/ 
• website: https://personcenteredtech.com/
• podcast, Group Practice Tech: https://personcenteredtech.com/group-hipaa/podcast/ 
• Social media: FB & IG @personcenteredtech 

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

• Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com
• FB: @protectingyourpractice
• IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice and group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

Join us for this really helpful conversation with Julie Herres from Greenoak Accounting as she talks about the common money mistakes that practice owners make. You'll also get to hear about some of the trends she sees in her accounting and bookkeeping work with mental health practitioners. Learn why you might not want to DIY your accounting!

Want to connect with Julie?

You can find her at: www.greenoakaccounting.com

You can also find her hosting the Therapy for Your Money Podcast.

Want to connect with the Protecting Your Practice Co-Hosts?

Find us at: protectingyourpractice.com

FB: @protectingyourpractice

IG: @protectingyourpractice

To work with Dan if you're a mental health practitioner in Maryland, go to:

https://danielmayerlaw.com/

To consult with Melissa about your private practice & group practice questions, go to:

intentionalpractice.net

In their very first guest episode, Dan and Melissa interview Risa Ganel, a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, who previously served as the Board Chair for the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

In this episode, you'll get to hear about:

• the purpose of the Board (and misconceptions about it)
• what it's like to serve on the Board
• other less-commonly known functions of the Board

You can learn more about Risa below.

www.togethercouplescounseling.com, a private practice in Maryland

www.risaganel.com  for public speaking, retreats and psychoeducational groups

Connect with the Protecting Your Practice co-hosts!

FB: @protectingyourpractice

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protectingyhourpractice.com

Connect with Dan!

Mayer Law

Legal Services for Mental Health Practitioners in Maryland

Connect with Melissa!

Intentional Practice

Consultation services for private practice and group practice owners