The Testing Psychologist

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  • 289. Why I Don’t Like the Percentage Pay Model

    289. Why I Don’t Like the Percentage Pay Model

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    Today I’m talking about another business question that comes up a lot in the Facebook group and in my mastermind groups: should I pay my employees/contractors using a percentage model or a flat hourly rate? I have LOTS of thoughts about this. Here are the main topics that I touch on:

    • Why is this important?
    • What are the primary models of compensation in a mental health practice?
    • What are the pros of a percentage model?
    • What are the cons of a percentage model?

    Cool Things Mentioned

    Featured Resource

    I am honored to partner with PAR to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com.

    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

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  • 287. The EOS Journey, Part 4: Vision Day 1

    287. The EOS Journey, Part 4: Vision Day 1

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    In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for the next few business episodes. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this will be messy! I hope to keep it as real as possible, and sometimes “real” means complicated and challenging. This series is admittedly more relevant for larger group practice owners, but the principles are applicable across all levels of business.

    Today is the fourth episode in the series. I’m talking about Vision Day 1, when we redefined our core values and core focus. Enjoy!

    Cool Things Mentioned

    Featured Resource

    Blueprint is a HIPAA-compliant software platform that helps mental and behavioral health organizations deliver measurement-based care. Blueprint’s software automatically gathers critical data before, during, and after visits to objectively measure treatment response. Providers can then access data-driven insights at the point of care to help inform clinical decisions and help patients reach positive outcomes more rapidly. To learn more about Blueprint or request a demo, visit blueprint-health.com.

    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

    [x_button shape=”square” size=”large” float=”none” href=”https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13476033&appointmentType=2843005″ target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Schedule Your Call[/x_button]

  • 285. The EOS Journey, Part 3: Gaining Traction

    285. The EOS Journey, Part 3: Gaining Traction

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    In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for the next few business episodes. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this will be messy! I hope to keep it as real as possible, and sometimes “real” means complicated and challenging. This series is admittedly more relevant for larger group practice owners, but the principles are applicable across all levels of business.

    Today is the third episode in the series. I’m talking about the aftermath of the Focus Day and our attempt to actually implement some of the EOS tools for the first time in our practice. Enjoy!

    Cool Things Mentioned

    Featured Resource

    Blueprint is a HIPAA-compliant software platform that helps mental and behavioral health organizations deliver measurement-based care. Blueprint’s software automatically gathers critical data before, during, and after visits to objectively measure treatment response. Providers can then access data-driven insights at the point of care to help inform clinical decisions and help patients reach positive outcomes more rapidly. To learn more about Blueprint or request a demo, visit blueprint-health.com.

    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

    [x_button shape=”square” size=”large” float=”none” href=”https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13476033&appointmentType=2843005″ target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Schedule Your Call[/x_button]

  • 283. The EOS Journey, Part 2: Focus Day

    283. The EOS Journey, Part 2: Focus Day

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    In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for the next few business episodes. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this will be messy! I hope to keep it as real as possible, and sometimes “real” means complicated and challenging. This series is admittedly more relevant for larger group practice owners, but the principles are applicable across all levels of business.

    Today is the second episode in the new series. I’m talking about the first steps in the EOS model – the onboarding meeting (i.e., sales pitch) and the Focus Day. Enjoy!

    Cool Things Mentioned

    Featured Resource

    Blueprint is a HIPAA-compliant software platform that helps mental and behavioral health organizations deliver measurement-based care. Blueprint’s software automatically gathers critical data before, during, and after visits to objectively measure treatment response. Providers can then access data-driven insights at the point of care to help inform clinical decisions and help patients reach positive outcomes more rapidly. To learn more about Blueprint or request a demo, visit blueprint-health.com.

    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

    [x_button shape=”square” size=”large” float=”none” href=”https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13476033&appointmentType=2843005″ target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Schedule Your Call[/x_button]

  • 281. The EOS Journey, Part 1: Foundations

    281. The EOS Journey, Part 1: Foundations

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    In my ongoing quest to keep this podcast fresh, I’m trying out a new angle for the next few business episodes. Our practice is currently implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, as we scale. My intent is to chronicle this journey in relative real-time, providing you all with an inside look into the process. Warning: this could be messy! I hope to keep it as real as possible, and sometimes “real” means complicated and challenging. This series is admittedly more relevant for larger group practice owners, but the principles are applicable across all levels of business.

    Today is the first episode in the new series. I’m talking about the EOS model: how I found it, what it is, and why we decided to implement it. Enjoy!

    Cool Things Mentioned

    Featured Resource

    Blueprint is a HIPAA-compliant software platform that helps mental and behavioral health organizations deliver measurement-based care. Blueprint’s software automatically gathers critical data before, during, and after visits to objectively measure treatment response. Providers can then access data-driven insights at the point of care to help inform clinical decisions and help patients reach positive outcomes more rapidly. To learn more about Blueprint or request a demo, visit blueprint-health.com.

    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

    [x_button shape=”square” size=”large” float=”none” href=”https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13476033&appointmentType=2843005″ target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Schedule Your Call[/x_button]

  • 267. Biggest Hurdles When Starting a Testing Practice

    267. Biggest Hurdles When Starting a Testing Practice

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    Continuing the beginner practice launch series, today I’m discussing some of the biggest hurdles to starting a testing practice. These hurdles reflect the topics and questions that come up most in my consulting and in the Testing Psychologist Community on Facebook. Here are some of the challenges that I see most frequently:

    • Analysis paralysis
    • The “business stuff”
    • Private pay vs. insurance
    • What measures do I need?
    • Q-interactive vs. paper admin
    • What EHR should I use?

    Cool Things Mentioned

    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

    [x_button shape=”square” size=”large” float=”none” href=”https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13476033&appointmentType=2843005″ target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Schedule Your Call[/x_button]

  • 263. Steps to Launch Your Testing Practice, Part 1

    263. Steps to Launch Your Testing Practice, Part 1

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    Welcome to the first in a series of episodes aimed at the beginning practice owner! If you’re planning to launch your testing practice, these next few episodes are for you.

    Today, I’m going over the first five steps in my Beginner Practice Checklist. The Beginner Practice Checklist is a simple roadmap for those essential steps to start your testing practice. Here are the topics I cover today:

    • Establishing your business
    • Setting up bank accounts
    • Finding office space
    • Starting your website
    • Setting your fees

    Cool Things Mentioned

    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

    [x_button shape=”square” size=”large” float=”none” href=”https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13476033&appointmentType=2843005″ target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Schedule Your Call[/x_button]

  • 239. Deep Dive into Search Engine Optimization w/ Aaron Carpenter

    239. Deep Dive into Search Engine Optimization w/ Aaron Carpenter

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    I have Aaron Carpenter from Legendary Lion, a digital creative agency specializing in mental health practices, here to talk all about search engine optimization. While we’ve touched on SEO in the past, Aaron and I dig a little deeper for those of you who may want more specific information. Don’t worry – we also cover some basics if you need a refresher on SEO! From there, Aaron answers a lot of my random questions about search engine optimization. You’ll definitely walk away with some action items and concrete ways to improve your Google ranking. Here are some of the areas that we get into:

    • “Red flags” that could really get you in trouble without a professional
    • Ways to work on SEO yourself
    • Responding to negative online reviews
    • Questions to ask any SEO specialist if you’re considering working with them

    Cool Things Mentioned

    Featured Resource

    I am honored to partner with PAR for 2021 to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com.

    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Aaron Carpenter

    Aaron Carpenter is the founder of Legendary Lion Creative Agency, and the Private Practice Growth System. His agency can help bootstrap your private practice or grow your practice into a thriving group practice.

    For more information about how can Aaron help you and your business visit mentalhealth.legendarylion.com

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

    [x_button shape=”square” size=”large” float=”none” href=”https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13476033&appointmentType=2843005″ target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Schedule Your Call[/x_button]

  • 237. Good Values, Good People w/ Dan Konigsberg

    237. Good Values, Good People w/ Dan Konigsberg

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    “At a certain juncture, I cracked a code.”

    Dan Konigsberg has been running a successful software business for over 20 years. Along the way, he’s learned a ton of valuable lessons about company culture, values, and getting the right people into the right positions within the business. We bring some of those ideas to the mental health world today in hopes that you might be able to apply these lessons in your own practice. Here are some topics that we get into:

    • The definition of “values”
    • Why it’s so important to define your business’s values
    • How values influence hiring and promoting
    • Challenging personnel situations like having the wrong person in the right position, or vice versa

    Cool Things Mentioned

    Featured Resource

    I am honored to partner with PAR for 2021 to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com.

    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dan Konigsberg

    Dan Konigsberg is the Founder and CEO of CampMinder, the premier software-as-a-service provider in the summer camp industry. Dan founded CampMinder at age 21, while still in college, and has grown the company to over 60 full-time staff, serving over 950 of the finest operators in the summer camp industry. Among Dan’s proudest accomplishments is that CampMinder has been recognized as one of America’s Best Places to work each of the past four years by Outside Magazine, topping out at #11 in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic.

    Get in touch:

    dan@campminder.com
    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-konigsberg-5150a55/

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

    [x_button shape=”square” size=”large” float=”none” href=”https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13476033&appointmentType=2843005″ target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Schedule Your Call[/x_button]

  • 235. Ways to Offer Benefits to Your Employees

    235. Ways to Offer Benefits to Your Employees

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    I get a lot of questions during consulting about how to offer benefits to employees. There are a lot of misconceptions around when we have to offer benefits, who we can offer them to, and how to structure them. This episode is for all of you who are considering offering benefits and would like a little more info to get started!

    Cool Things Mentioned

    Featured Resource

    I am honored to partner with PAR for 2021 to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com.

    The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s!

    I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available for CE credit. You can use code “TTP10” for a discount on ALL the course credits you purchase from At Health!

    About Dr. Jeremy Sharp

    I’m a licensed psychologist and Clinical Director at the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling, a private practice that I founded in 2009 and have grown to over 20 clinicians. I earned my undergraduate degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina before getting my Master’s and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University. These days, I specialize in psychological and neuropsychological evaluation with kids and adolescents.

    As the host of the Testing Psychologist Podcast, I provide private practice consulting for psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to start or grow psychological testing services in their practices. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado with my wife (also a therapist) and two young kids.

    Ready to grow your testing services? Click below to schedule a complimentary 30-minute pre-consulting call!

    [x_button shape=”square” size=”large” float=”none” href=”https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13476033&appointmentType=2843005″ target=”blank” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Schedule Your Call[/x_button]