Careers in mental health : opportunities in psychology, counseling, and social work

Title:

Careers in mental health : opportunities in psychology, counseling, and social work

Author:

Metz, Kim, author.

ISBN:

9781118767924

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Summary

Accessible and unbiased, Careers in Mental Health introduces upper-level high school students and beginning undergraduates to the different aspects of various mental health professions.

Contains essential career advice for anyone considering an advanced degree in one of the "helping" professions within mental health Covers clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse counseling, and school psychology Clarifies the distinctions between professions by discussing the history and philosophy of each field, requirements for advanced education, licensing, available jobs, salary potential, and more Includes a section with practical information applicable to all the professions, such as characteristics for success, ethical issues, the importance of critical thinking, applying to graduate school, and current issues affecting the field of mental health

Author Notes

Kim Metz is Professor of Psychology at Walsh University, USA. She also works as a Clinical Psychologist with children, adolescents, and adults at Avenues of Counseling and Mediation. Over the last 20 years, she has held a wide variety of positions as a psychologist, including positions in the forensic unit at a prison, a VA hospital, an outpatient clinic, an adolescent ward of an inpatient hospital, a community mental health agency and a private practice.

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Unit 1 Career Essentials	p. 1
1 Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology	p. 3
Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession	p. 3
Education	p. 10
Licensing	p. 17
Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You	p. 19
Earning Potential	p. 24
Types of Clients Served	p. 25
What about Getting a Master's Degree in Psychology?	p. 26
2 Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology	p. 29
Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession	p. 29
Education	p. 34
Licensing	p. 35
Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You	p. 35
Earning Potential	p. 39
3 Master's in Social Work (MSW)	p. 41
Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession	p. 41
Education	p. 46
Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You	p. 50
Earning Potential	p. 54
4 Master's in Counseling	p. 57
Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession	p. 57
Education	p. 62
Licensing	p. 66
Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You	p. 67
Earning Potential	p. 68
5 Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy	p. 69
Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession	p. 69
Education	p. 75
Licensing	p. 75
Types of fobs for which the Degree will Qualify You	p. 76
Earning Potential	p. 77
6 Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency Counselor	p. 79
Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession	p. 79
Education	p. 83
Licensing	p. 84
Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You	p. 88
Earning Potential	p. 89
7 School Psychologist	p. 91
Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession	p. 91
School Psychologist versus School Counselor	p. 98
Education	p. 99
Licensing	p. 102
Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You	p. 103
Earning Potential	p. 104
Unit 2 Strategies and Skills	p. 107
8 Why (and Why Not) to Pursue a Mental Health Professional Career	p. 109
Why TO Pursue a Mental Health Career	p. 109
Why NOT to Pursue a Mental Health Career	p. 115
9 Critical Thinking	p. 123
Distinguish between Real Science and Psychobabble	p. 124
Always Ask Questions	p. 126
Pay Attention to the Way Terms are Operationalized when Evaluating Information	p. 127
Examine the Evidence - Both Sides of the Evidence	p. 128
Analyze Assumptions and Biases of Those Making Claims	p. 129
Avoid Emotional Reasoning	p. 130
Consider Other Interpretations	p. 132
Tolerate Uncertainty	p. 133
10 Ethics: A Primer on Mental Health Profession Guidelines	p. 137
Confidentiality	p. 138
Boundaries	p. 141
Record-Keeping	p. 144
11 How to Increase Your Chance of Getting into Graduate School	p. 147
CPA and CRT Scores	p. 148
Research Experience	p. 149
Volunteering	p. 150
Internships	p. 151
Personal Statement	p. 151
Letters of Recommendation	p. 153
Vita or Resume	p. 154
Interview	p. 155
Attend to Deadlines	p. 156
12 After You Have Earned Your Degree	p. 157
Continuing Education	p. 157
Malpractice Insurance	p. 159
Telehealth/Telepsychology/Online Support Groups	p. 161
Prescription Privileges	p. 162
Conclusion	p. 167
Index	p. 169

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