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How to Start a Counseling Business

Every business has common grounds especially when it is just being established. In point of truth, they are somehow alike in various ways. Just like starting your very own counseling business. Entering into this particular kind of business is similar to those of any other venture.

And just like any other business, you will have to apply and complete all the requirements before you can start your business operations.

Requirements Vary By State

The most important thing that you must consider in starting a counseling business is to have a good and untainted reputation not only in your community, but in your state. A good reputation can be attained by adhering to the requirements of your professional licensure. The first step for you to take in establishing your professional licensure is to have all your professional credentials certified. You must do this before you begin meeting with prospective clients.

You must take into account that every licensure varies state by state. But normally, most states requires for one to pass an exam which is very mind-numbing and difficult. The intervals of taking this exam also depend on what your state law provides. Some only require one exam but others take yearly exam to be in continuous practice. Other states also necessitate a supervised internship and work experience. Well anyway, knowing your state’s requirements for this one must not be that hard for you since it is your field of expertise.

Apply For Necessary Insurances

Once you already have your license, apply for malpractice insurance. This is to guarantee that you are adequately covered in cases of malpractice suits. Having this kind of suit cannot be avoided in your counseling practice. However, you can prevent it by being wary of your decisions and behaviors. Abiding to the rules and regulations will help you in preventing for such suits to be filed against you, especially if your state does not provide malpractice insurance. Yes, this is also subject your state law. So if you are unfortunate enough to be in a state where there is no malpractice insurance, be extra careful. Because as you know, once proven in court that you are guilty of malpractice, you will be administratively liable that might cause the termination of your license to practice.

Have a health insurance so your clients can pay with the use of their health benefits. This is very beneficial for you especially in terms of financial issue. In this case, you will have to got through every insurance company and apply in each one so that you can become an approve provider. As a result, you can accept your clients’ insurance for payment. You probably can imagine the tedious process in this so you have to start as quickly as possible. Moreover, aside from establishing a number of streams of income, you must also provide different services that will meet the needs and expectations of your clients. Have at least a session of one-hour self-pay. However, for those who can’t pay the individual rate; give a less rate-charge of a group session.

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