Clinical Social Workers in Private Practice: A Reference Manual -

Public Comments for Private Practice Guidelines

NASW’s Task Force for Private Practice Guidelines is seeking public comments for the attached document, Clinical Social Workers in Private Practice: A Reference Manual. This manual provides a useful set of guidelines for clinical social workers starting a private practice and for seasoned clinical social workers seeking specific information related to the practice and business side of a private practice. Your comments are important to us and will determine how the task force moves forward. The public comment period begins December 4, 2020 and ends January 4, 2021. The manual is available for review at https://www.socialworkers.org/Practice/Clinical-Social-Work/Clinical-Social-Workers-in-Private-Practice-Comment

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Last Post 14 Jan 2021 01:00 PM by CCooper

Clinical Social Workers in Private Practice: A Reference Manual

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kgordon

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17 Dec 2020 12:26 PM	Quote Reply
This is a fantastic, needed resource. Thank you for putting this together. As a private practitioner, it can feel taxing and isolating when dealing with a client crisis and I'm wondering how addressing crises in private practice can be addressed in this manual, without providing supervision in the manual, of course. Maybe something about having a plan in place if a crisis occurs with a client (i.e. what resources/numbers to give to the client, who will you consult with, what information you will need from the clients, etc.)?

Matthew Kindler

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17 Dec 2020 04:20 PM	Quote Reply
I have read through the entire document, which is very well put together. There are, however, a number of spelling, grammar, and formatting issues, which I have marked up on my copy. Is there a way I can provide my marked up pdf copy for your review?

Stephanie Tucker

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18 Dec 2020 04:44 PM	Quote Reply
Thank you for the hard work. It is very informative and is a good tool to use if you are opening a practice or to review what ways to improve marketing strategies.

Bunnyrabbit

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19 Dec 2020 05:13 PM	Quote Reply
I have a number of comments and will find time this month. This manual should not be published without discussing Reinstatement and how the dramatic effect it can have on your patients and your practice. Reinstatement effects private practitioners differently than agency social workers. It is not talked about in this field and there is no preparation for it. Happy to contribute! Barbara Reese, LCSW, BReese@ResilienceTherapyLLC.com

Sabrina

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19 Dec 2020 11:36 PM	Quote Reply
Teletherapy, pros, and cons of becoming licensed in other states, independent contactor VS private practitioner (especially considering online platforms like BH), marketing, supplementing income, seeking consultation, navigating credentialing and billing, and LAPSW consultation ideas (the advanced degree is often overlooked).