So I’m on my way to being a contractual therapist. I joined the NASW and applied for liability insurance through NASW. I had to clarify a few details with the insurance company about my FT job and my contractual position. It appears that if you work in a clinical position and as a contractual therapist, you are not eligible for part time insurance, even if you do not need insurance for your clinical position. I don’t work in a clinical position, so I am elgible for part time insurance which ended up being pretty cheap.
I keep checking out empty office space around my apartment. I can’t help but to think ahead to having the holistic wellness center I’ve wanted since getting my MSW. I know there are lots of steps in between like starting as a contractual therapist, getting expereince as an intern/LCSW supervisor and learning more about running a small business.