MFT Entrepreneurship & Prof. Development

This course focuses on entrepreneurship and professional development for licensed (or license-seeking) marriage and family therapists and other mental health practitioners interested in private practice and other entrepreneurial endeavors. The course is designed to research current trends in private practice development and familiarize students with different career pathways and partnerships available for mental health practitioners working in community agencies. Additionally, students will create marketing materials, conduct a market analysis, and plan to develop or deepen community relationships and partnerships through speaking engagements and community presentations. Students will also gain fundamental knowledge regarding business ownership, including different types of business structures, obtaining business locations/space, insurance paneling/credentialing, and a brief introduction to business finance.