Clinician-to-Clinical Owner C2C Program

About Blue Water Healing Clinic Blue Water Healing Clinic provides operational, credentialing, and business development support to mental health professionals and healthcare organizations. Our mission is to empower clinicians to build sustainable, independent practices while maintaining high standards of clinical care. (Hybrid / Telehealth Opportunities Available) Blue Water Healing Clinic is seeking motivated mental health clinicians to participate in our Clinician-to-Clinical Owner (C2C) Program, a structured professional development program designed to help clinicians transition from practicing therapy to owning and operating their own private practice. The C2C program provides clinicians with the opportunity to work within Blue Water's clinical ecosystem while building the full infrastructure of their own practice. Participants receive supervised clinical experience, develop a client base, and gain hands-on business development support within a guided transition model. C-2C overview: This is not a traditional employment role. It is a career pathway designed to prepare clinicians for independent practice ownership. The program bridges the gap between clinical expertise and business ownership, allowing clinicians to build their future practice while actively serving clients. What Makes the C2C Program Unique Through participation in the program, clinicians will develop both clinical and entrepreneurial skills necessary to run a successful private practice. By the completion of the program, participants will have: A fully formed LLC Individual insurance credentialing EHR systems established Professional branding and website development Business banking and accounting systems An active marketing strategy Operational infrastructure for their practice A transition-ready client base Responsibilities Participants in the C2C Program will: Provide individual therapy services to clients Maintain clinical documentation in the designated EHR system Participate in clinical supervision as required by licensure level Develop a professional caseload of clients Engage in business development and professional branding activities Participate in training related to private practice operations Collaborate with the Blue Water clinical team and support staff Maintain ethical and professional standards in all clinical work Qualifications Preferred candidates will meet the following criteria: Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field Michigan license or license eligibility (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, LP, etc.) Desire to eventually own and operate a private practice Strong clinical and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently while participating in a structured program Commitment to professional growth and entrepreneurial development Ideal Candidate This program is ideal for clinicians who: Want to build their own practice but don't know where to start Are interested in learning the business side of mental health Want mentorship while growing a client base Are looking for a clear pathway to ownership Program Benefits Participants receive support with: Private practice formation Insurance credentialing Billing and revenue cycle systems Marketing and referral development Business structure and operational setup Practice launch and transition planning