Within the mental health field, there are a few different options for how you make yourself available to clients. You have probably heard a lot about solo private practice or working within an established clinic, but there's another exciting option: group practice. This model not only enhances the services provided but also offers a collaborative, supportive environment for therapists, counselors, and other mental health professionals to work together.

But what exactly is a group practice, and how does it work? Let’s explore what group practice entails, its benefits, and why it could be the next step in your career as a mental health professional.

Summer is nearly here! Sunshine, longer days, and less client facing time are in our immediate futures. With that in mind, it’s important to stay on top of your to-do list during this season of leisure. And yes, that to-do list does need to include some leisure too. If you own a private practice, or you’re in a leadership role, you’ll need to employ some time management skills to ensure your practice and team keeps thriving through the Summer Lull.

Clinical leadership and clinical supervision are both critical components of the mental health profession and the terms may appear at first glance to be used interchangeably, but they may have more differences than you think! While there is some overlap, clinical supervision and leadership serve different purposes within the mental health field, and have different scopes of responsibilities.

Let’s dive into the similarities and differences!