Independent private practice of psychology as health care provider necessitates new professional in psychology acquire knowledge. Beyond actual practice of psychology, knowledge is needed to make ethical decisions, to operate within the laws of one's state, and to operate a business. Self-management, case management, and stress management are…

Discusses personal and professional issues of private practice for the midcareer counseling psychologist by relating author's personal history. Notes running a successful practice requires multitude of business and professional skills. Claims new and early career professionals in private practice would derive great benefit from having practicum…

This article provides an introduction to some major principles of contract administration from a lawyer's point of view. The ten principles discussed should enable a contract administrator to be more successful in ensuring timely completion of contracts by contractors. (MT)

Describes the principal characteristic of the most prevalent form of humanistic psychology today, especially as it is found in management circles. Concludes with observations concerning the frustration experienced by managers and others attempting to provide leadership within traditionally dehumanized organizations. (LLL)

Analyzes management styles of numerous leaders who failed. Presents these categories of styles not associated with success: dictator, blocker, withholder, brownnoser, butcher, non-delegator, worrier, troublemaker, malcontent, weakling, jealous executive, and no-conscience administrator. (Author/ABL)

Notes that American research has paid relatively little attention to prospects for adapting disability management practices to financial and management environment of smaller employers. Compares large and small firms in terms of employer disability practices and characteristics of disabled workers; discusses barriers to rehabilitation and…

Used multidisciplinary disability management model to assist Social Security Disability Insurance beneficiaries to return to work. The model, which emphasized multidisciplinary disability management, marketing and public relations, work incentives training, networking, and job-seeking skills training, facilitated 27 job placements out of the 107…

This report was prepared for the Wisconsin State Legislative Council's Special Committee on Community Corrections Issues. It provides background information on the Wisconsin prison system for adults and the Wisconsin community corrections system for adults. Part I examines the prison system, focusing on administration of the system, sentencing…

Reviews impact of labor relations on employee disability and subsequent work disruptions. Model disability management programs illustrating joint support by labor and management are reviewed. Key features of these cooperative industry-based programs are presented, with implications for rehabilitation practice in disability management service…

Notes that many school counselors view meetings as a waste of time, then goes on to remind counselors of the counseling principles that make meetings successful. Suggests that counselors look for alternatives to meetings, have agendas, begin on time, include only necessary people, select a conducive environment, keep meeting on task, record…

Discusses the effect of the current economic crisis on the administration of human service agencies. Offers a systematic approach to managing such agencies with limited financial, human, and physical resources. Emphasizes the need for administrators to utilize the minimum amount of agency resources to provide clients with effective services.…

This paper reports on a project designed to address deficits discovered in the scheduling and documentation of training events for employees at a large psychiatric treatment center which provides a therapeutic community for the treatment of 400 severely emotionally disturbed and developmentally disabled children, adolescents, and young adults. The…

Results of a person-centered approach within administration and supervision in rehabilitation are discussed. Examples from rehabilitation counselor education and the practice of rehabilitation, and some of the barriers in the development of a person-centered approach are noted. Ideas for the implementation of a person-centered approach are…

Describes how the budget can be used as a management tool (continuous-improvement plan) to help align district financial resources with school-reform efforts. Cites example of a continuous-improvement plan developed by the Ohio Department of Education. (PKP)

Discusses aspects of the changing economy and the ideological challenge facing the welfare state. Explores implications of these transitions for both the delivery and future character of human services. (JAC)