Group Practice Owners: How to Attract Your Ideal Employees When Hiring
When hiring mental health and wellness professionals for your group practice, it's important to focus on company culture, practitioner approach, and adaptability. If an employee fits into your company's culture, their presence can contribute to facilitating a supportive work environment that encourages positive relationships among team members. Learning that your new employee's methods of practice align with your company's overall approach can help you to understand their strengths and provide them with appropriate opportunities for professional growth. Finally, it is important that your new employees are able to adapt to the systems and processes that are in place at your practice so that you can maintain productivity without disruption. Ready to expand your group practice? Here are a few helpful strategies for attracting your ideal employees:
Tailor the position to align with your desired employee.
If you're ready to start recruiting candidates for employment, it's important to take an unbiased look at the opportunity that you're offering and evaluate whether or not the job aligns with the type of employees you'd like to attract. Before you begin preparing for interviews, ask yourself what your ideal employee looks like:
What is their work style?
What is their schedule like? Are they rigid or flexible?
What kind of previous experience should they have?
Do their methods align with your practice's overall approach?
When you are clear about the kinds of employees you want, you can use this information as a candidate profile and tailor your systems and processes to help keep your ideal team members loyal to your company.
Next, assess your company's employment experience from start to finish. Decide what improvements can help you attract and retain the kinds of employees you desire. Start by taking a look at your on-boarding process, then evaluate any new-hire trainings, and finally run through your daily operations to find opportunities for improvement. According to Achievers Solutions' research, 63% of employees who feel recognized are unlikely to look for a new job. Do what is necessary to ensure that this position is fit for your ideal employee to feel seen, valued, and stable when they choose to accept a job at your company.
Emphasize the culture of your practice and highlight your approach.
Group practice owners may experience several common challenges when hiring new employees. One of the most common roadblocks is finding individuals who fit the culture of the workplace, as it can be difficult to identify if a potential candidate would be a good fit during interviews. Additionally, group practice owners might face the challenge of effectively onboarding and training new employees, especially in a remote or virtual setting.
Hiring adaptable, trainable, employees who fit the culture of your workplace is essential for the success of your practice. When employees are open to learning your company's standard processes, and are in tune with the company's mission and values, this can help create a positive, productive atmosphere. It can also increase employee morale, minimize conflicts, and reduce turnover. Having employees who fit your company's culture can also help foster collaboration and creativity, which often leads to increased productivity and better client outcomes. Ultimately, hiring employees whose values align with the culture of your workplace is an investment in the long-term success of your group practice.
Meet them where they are.
When hiring therapists and wellness professionals for your practice, it is important to focus on creating a job description that accurately reflects the skills, approach, and experience you are looking for. After crafting an accurate job description that communicates your desires, consider the most effective placement for your job listing. Where are your ideal employees searching for jobs?
Take advantage of relevant platforms for professionals in your field such as online employment forums, social media, and other outlets to reach a wide range of potential candidates. If you'd prefer to meet your candidates in-person, you may want to consider attending job fairs, networking events, and other professional gatherings to attract potential hires who fit your ideal candidate profile.
As your practice grows, the experience of managing different types of employees will serve as a guide for improving your hiring process and enhancing your employee experience. If you're ready to launch or expand your group practice and hire candidates that align with the team culture you envision, I'd love to help! CLICK HERE to learn more about how I help businesses and organizations create a supportive, wellness-focused work environment to improve retention rates and lower hiring costs.