Partnership Models for Mental Health Practices Explained

Thinking about offering ownership or partnership at your mental health practice? In this episode of the Sit and Stay Podcast, we explore four ways to structure partnership tracks for clinicians — including profit sharing, phantom equity, traditional buy-ins, and sweat equity.Dr. Tom Tarshis, founder and CEO of RipsyTech, breaks down how each model works, what to consider legally and financially, and how to decide which structure fits your clinic best. Whether you’re a practice owner looking to reward and retain clinicians or a provider curious about paths to ownership, this episode offers clear, practical insight drawn from years of real-world experience in behavioral health.🎙️ Brought to you by RipsyTech — behavioral health EHR and business support for mental health professionals.