Careers in Mental Health: Opportunities in Psychology, Counseling, and Social Work
Careers in Mental Health: Opportunities in Psychology, Counseling, and Social Work
Editor/Author
Metz, Kim
Publication Year: 2016
Publisher: Wiley
Single-User Purchase Price:
$38.95

Unlimited-User Purchase Price:
$58.43
ISBN: 978-1-11-876792-4
Category: Psychology
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
Careers in Mental Health introduces upper-level high school students and beginning undergraduates to the different aspects of various mental health professions.
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Unit 1: Career Essentials
- 1 Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
- Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession
- Education
- Licensing
- Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You
- Earning Potential
- Types of Clients Served
- What about Getting a Master's Degree in Psychology?
- References
- 2 Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology
- Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession
- Education
- Licensing
- Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You
- Earning Potential
- References
- 3 Master's in Social Work (MSW)
- Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession
- Education
- Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You
- Earning Potential
- References
- 4 Master's in Counseling
- Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession
- Education
- Licensing
- Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You
- Earning Potential
- References
- 5 Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession
- Education
- Licensing
- Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You
- Earning Potential
- References
- 6 Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession
- Education
- Licensing
- Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You
- Earning Potential
- References
- 7 School Psychologist
- Overall History and Philosophy of the Profession
- School Psychologist versus School Counselor
- Education
- Licensing
- Types of Jobs for which the Degree will Qualify You
- Earning Potential
- References
- Unit 2: Strategies and Skills
- 8 Why (and Why Not) to Pursue a Mental Health Professional Career
- Why TO Pursue a Mental Health Career
- Why NOT to Pursue a Mental Health Career
- References
- 9 Critical Thinking
- Distinguish between Real Science and Psychobabble
- Always Ask Questions
- Pay Attention to the Way Terms are Operationalized when Evaluating Information
- Examine the Evidence – Both Sides of the Evidence
- Analyze Assumptions and Biases of Those Making Claims
- Avoid Emotional Reasoning
- Consider Other Interpretations
- Tolerate Uncertainty
- References
- 10 Ethics: A Primer on Mental Health Profession Guidelines
- Confidentiality
- Boundaries
- Record-Keeping
- References
- 11 How to Increase Your Chance of Getting into Graduate School
- GPA and GRE Scores
- Research Experience
- Volunteering
- Internships
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Vita or Resume
- Interview
- Attend to Deadlines
- References
- 12 After You Have Earned Your Degree
- Continuing Education
- Malpractice Insurance
- Telehealth/Telepsychology/Online Support Groups
- Prescription Privileges
- References
- Conclusion