Careers in Mental Health - Opportunities in Psychology, Counseling, and Social Work

Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext Accessible and balanced, Careers in Mental Health introduces beginning undergraduates and upper-level high school students to the different aspects of various mental health professions. It contains essential career advice for anyone considering an advanced degree in one of the "helping" professions within mental health. The book clarifies the distinctions between professions by discussing the history and philosophy of each field, requirements for advanced education, licensing, available jobs, and salary potential. The chapters cover clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse counseling, and school psychology. A second section of the book includes practical information applicable to all the professions, including characteristics for success, ethical issues, the importance of critical thinking, applying to graduate school, and current issues affecting the field of mental health. Packed with helpful tips and up-to-date information, this is an indispensable guide for anyone embarking on a career in mental health. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments ixIntroduction xiUnit 1: Career Essentials 11 Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology 3Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession 3Education 10Licensing 17Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You 19Earning Potential 24Types of Clients Served 25What about Getting a Master's Degree in Psychology? 262 Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology 29Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession 29Education 34Licensing 35Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You 35Earning Potential 393 Master's in Social Work (MSW) 41Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession 41Education 46Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You 50Earning Potential 544 Master's in Counseling 57Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession 57Education 62Licensing 66Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You 67Earning Potential 685 Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy 69Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession 69Education 75Licensing 75Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You 76Earning Potential 776 Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency Counselor 79Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession 79Education 83Licensing 84Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You 88Earning Potential 897 School Psychologist 91Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession 91School Psychologist versus School Counselor 98Education 99Licensing 102Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You 103Earning Potential 104Unit 2: Strategies and Skills 1078 Why (and Why Not) to Pursue a Mental Health Professional Career 109Why TO Pursue a Mental Health Career 109Why NOT to Pursue a Mental Health Career 1159 Critical Thinking 123Distinguish between Real Science and Psychobabble 124Always Ask Questions 126Pay Attention to the Way Terms are Operationalized when Evaluating Information 127Examine the Evidence - Both Sides of the Evidence 128Analyze Assumptions and Biases of Those Making Claims 129Avoid Emotional Reasoning 130Consider Other Interpretations 132Tol...

List of contents

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

Product details

• Authors: K Metz, Kim Metz, Kim (Walsh University Metz, Metz Kim
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.03.2016
• EAN: 9781118767924
• ISBN: 978-1-118-76792-4
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Psychologie, Klinische Psychologie, Psychology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, Clinical psychology, Care of people with mental health issues