There are a number of reasons to consider a career with AAPA. We have increased the number of referrals received, from doctors, lawyers, insurance companies, DFCS, foster parents, and word of mouth every year for the last 6 years. If you are willing to do what it takes to develop a full-time practice, and want to be a contributing member of a community of like-minded professionals, then AAPA may be for you.

Some of us have been in solo practice before joining AAPA, and we can attest to the loneliness and isolation that can develop in that situation. The professional camaraderie, the opportunity to develop more complex and comprehensive programs in collaboration with others, the "hallway supervision" that we give and receive on interesting and/or difficulty cases, the continuous learning from each other, are all excellent reasons to join a group practice such as this. AAPA is a real group practice, sharing the coats of overhead and being truly invested in each other's success. We collaborate in marketing efforts, share decision-making on some issues, and support each other professionally. We have also been known to recreate together, at Braves games, around a pool, or on hikes in the wilderness.

Those of us who used to be in solo practice do not miss spending one or two entire weekends a month generating the billing, and following up with insurance companies and patients who owe is money. AAPA has a staff of professionals who handle most intake issues, pre-verify insurance, handle the billing of insurance companies and patients, and generally make our lives significantly easier. Our collection rate is one of the best in the mental health industry, so you can count on getting paid if you do what you are supposed to. We also help clinical staff apply for membership on insurance company panels, and our clinicians are currently on all three Medicaid mental health managed care plans.

Another reason that we enjoy being part of AAPA is the marketing support. We have a Community Relations person who arranges introductions to medical practices, helps set up speaking engagements, and helps us maintain our relationships with local doctors, schools and community agencies. A solo practitioner cannot afford this type of marketing service.

If you are interested in pursuing the possibility of affiliating with AAPA, please click here, fill out the email form and send it to us. We'll call or email you back to let you know what the next step may be.