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Just curious.
Not there yet, but what's the upside for doing pro bono in private practice exactly? I could see using it as a marketing tool.
You REALLY don't want to advertise that you do pro bono work. If you do, people will categorize you as the "free care" option. Then they send you all the BS stuff, and send the paying work to someone else.Not there yet, but what's the upside for doing pro bono in private practice exactly? I could see using it as a marketing tool.
You REALLY don't want to advertise that you do pro bono work. If you do, people will categorize you as the "free care" option. Then they send you all the BS stuff, and send the paying work to someone else.
Remember that the last sentence there includes things like volunteering (including board membership) for local, regional, national professional organizations, local agency professional advisory boards, community events (e.g. autism walks), giving a free talk a senior or other community center, etc.Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility
Psychologists establish relationships of trust with those with whom they work. They are aware of their professional and scientific responsibilities to society and to the specific communities in which they work. Psychologists uphold professional standards of conduct, clarify their professional roles and obligations, accept appropriate responsibility for their behavior, and seek to manage conflicts of interest that could lead to exploitation or harm. Psychologists consult with, refer to, or cooperate with other professionals and institutions to the extent needed to serve the best interests of those with whom they work. They are concerned about the ethical compliance of their colleagues' scientific and professional conduct. Psychologists strive to contribute a portion of their professional time for little or no compensation or personal advantage.
No therapy or assessment pro bono work, but I'm part of a 3-person grant writing team for my kids' PTA. We've submitted three grants this academic year, each taking the lead once. I think that counts.
Principle B: Fidelity and Responsibility
Psychologists establish relationships of trust with those with whom they work. They are aware of their professional and scientific responsibilities to society and to the specific communities in which they work. Psychologists uphold professional standards of conduct, clarify their professional roles and obligations, accept appropriate responsibility for their behavior, and seek to manage conflicts of interest that could lead to exploitation or harm. Psychologists consult with, refer to, or cooperate with other professionals and institutions to the extent needed to serve the best interests of those with whom they work. They are concerned about the ethical compliance of their colleagues' scientific and professional conduct. Psychologists strive to contribute a portion of their professional time for little or no compensation or personal advantage.
Funny how one word can invalidate the rest of the sentence.
I'm pretty sure that's there because the principles aren't enforceable like the standards.
Similar, except the pro bono and sliding scale is only for the people working for me that are still getting training and supervised experience. I did some pro bono work when I was starting out but I’m pretty busy with running a business while maintaining revenue.Yes. Pro bono slots, sliding rate slots, and still earn very well.
Honest fella
I worked for free all through grad school - then got exploited during internship so....I paid my dues. I am very fiscally-focused. I run my practice just like any other business, whether they be selling clothes, food, etc. Each time slot has a certain value for me, so I make decisions based on multiple factors with $$ and time being my top two factors. Like Kevin and Mark say on Shark Tank "I don't get out of bed for X amount."Honest fella
Similar, except the pro bono and sliding scale is only for the people working for me that are still getting training and supervised experience. I did some pro bono work when I was starting out but I’m pretty busy with running a business while maintaining revenue.