Here’s the thing about team culture in a psychology practice: it is not pizza lunches or inspirational quotes in the staff room. Those things can be enjoyable, but they are not what creates the kind of culture that keeps clinicians engaged, clients cared for, and practice owners from burning out behind the scenes. Culture shows up in the quieter operational moments. The way the team responds when the waitlist suddenly blows out and everyone feels the pressure. How admin handl

One of the biggest decisions psychology practice owners face when growing a team is whether to engage clinicians as contractors or employees. And yet, many conversations around this topic focus primarily on percentages and payroll, without fully exploring how different models impact the day-to-day operational reality of a practice. Usually, the discussion focuses on: flexibility tax implications percentages payroll legal obligations Those things absolutely matter. But what of