The holidays can be a stressful time for clients and clinicians alike. It can be difficult to find a balance between providing therapy to your clients and attending to your own self-care. During the holidays there can be just as much stress as there is joy. The holidays can be delightful though one thing is for sure, there isn’t always a lot of spare time.

How Is Contracting Different Than Employment?

As an employee you likely have a set schedule. This can be nice for some, but for many it can feel a bit stifling. This rigidity can feel increasingly more suffocating when it comes to the holiday season. 

You may find that your clients need more flexibility in their scheduling around the holidays, much like yourself. It can be difficult to meet their needs, and your own, when working as an employee. As an independent contractor you can set your own schedule. You have more control over your own time. You get to decide where and how you spend it.

Therapists who contract with practices like Carolina Counseling Services have the ability to focus on their practice without being bogged down by things like marketing, billing, insurance verification etc. It can be difficult to provide effective therapy to your clients when you are feeling pulled in multiple directions by countless other responsibilities. 

The Benefits of Independent Contracting in Action

Sounds great but you may be wondering what that would look like in actual practice.

Let’s use this example, you are wanting to take off for a Holiday Concert. As an employee you would need to request time off, get approval and somehow see all of your clients you normally would have scheduled. This can be A LOT to fit into a typical 9-5/40 hour work week.

Contractors have the flexibility to navigate these types of situations far more efficiently. As an independent contractor you are your own boss, you don’t have to request time off or seek approval. You simply discuss when you will be out of the office with your clients and make plans to see them before you are out of office. If you want to work different hours to prepare, you can. You are in control of your schedule and the treatment you provide to your clients.

How Do I Give Myself the Gift of Contracting This Holiday Season?

The answer is actually quite simple, look no further than Carolina Counseling Services. CCS contracts with independently licensed therapists who want to focus on providing the best care possible to their clients without spending copious amounts of time on the administrative aspects of running a private practice on their own.

Explore the option of giving yourself the gift of contracting this holiday season by sending your cover letter and resume to CCS today at applicants@carolinacounselingservices. We can’t wait to hear from you!