Mainstay Music Therapy, Inc.

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So, You're Considering Private Practice?

So, You’re Considering Private Practice?

$67.00

This course guides aspiring private practitioners in understanding what decisions are needed in the early stages of building a successful practice. Participants will assess their personal and financial readiness to start down this path of private practice. This course offers practical tools for financial planning, including a detailed budget walkthrough, and covers essential legal, ethical, insurance, business entity selection, policy & procedures, and liability considerations.

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Description

This self-paced course is pre-approved by CBMT for 5 Continuing Education Credits for music therapists.

Objective 1: Participants will identify 3 business entities and their differences.(Professional Responsibilities V.B.3)
Objective 2: Participants will create a projection budget for a start up. (Professional Responsibilities V.B.19)
Objective 3: Participants will create a business mission statement. (Professional Responsibilities V.B.19)

Instructor Qualifications & Credentials:
Allison Thomas is a board-certified music therapist with over a decade of experience, having earned her certification in 2010. She also holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration, which she obtained in 2022. Driven by a passion for bridging the business knowledge gap among therapists, Allison is dedicated to empowering those in or aspiring to enter private practice. Since 2011, she has owned and operated Mainstay Music Therapy in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Under her leadership, the practice has grown from a solo operation to a thriving business with over 18 music therapists, a dedicated clinic site, and a National Roster Internship program.

50 Minutes
What Is Private Practice, Anyway? (21:13)
Understanding Your Motivations (7:21)
Motivations Worksheet (15:00)
Motivation’s Impact (7:25)

50 Minutes
Assessing Your Readiness (13:02)
Mission Statement Worksheet (15:00)
Financial Readiness (6:07)
Excel Budget Template (16:00)

50 Minutes
Template walkthrough (14:46)
Excel Budget Template (16:00)
Legal and Ethical Consideration (8:22)
Insurance and Liability (11:14)

50 Minutes
Liability Insurance Checklist (10:00)
Policies and Procedures (6:35)
Policies and Procedures Worksheet (10:00)
Establishing Your Niche (10:25)
Establishing Your Niche Worksheet (30:00)

50 Minutes
Location and Office Setup (11:35)
Choosing Your Legal Structure (25:25)
Entity Worksheet (15:00)
What’s Next? (8:59)

Cancellation and Refund Policy:
No refunds are available after purchase of the course.
Refunds will be offered if double payment accidentally occurs.
Email Accounting@MainstayMusicTherapy.com with any questions.

Statement of Relationship to CBMT:
So, You’re Considering Private Practice? is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 5 Continuing Music Therapy Education credits. Mainstay Music Therapy, Inc., P-232 maintains responsibility for program quality and adherence to CBMT policies and criteria

 

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