Details

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

<p>"Careers in Mental Health was written for undergraduate psychology students and students in other mental health fields and provides a strong introduction to the most frequently entered mental health fields. It quickly outlines each field?s philosophical origins, educational requirements, and opportunities for licensure, typical work settings, and average salaries by people in the field.It is too narrow for a careers course, but since it solely focuses on the mental health professions that require graduate school and culminate in licensure or certification, it could be a good supplementary text for either that course or an Introduction to Counseling course.</p> <p>Careers in Mental Health could also be a good resource for faculty advising students about graduate school but confused by the variety of apparently similar professions out there?clinical, counseling, and school psychology; guidance counseling; social work; and licensed professional counseling. I am a clinical psychologist, have worked in the field for 25 years, and have advised students about these fields for most of that time, yet as a result of reading this book, I better understand issues I?ve talked about and taught for years. For example, why do these similar fields go by different names? Metz argues that this is at least in part because these are homologous fields, appearing similar but having different philosophical roots...</p> <p>Much of the information in Careers in Mental Health is available on the Internet, but Metz provides it in a simple and available manner that allows students?and faculty?to compare apples with apples. She filters the information about fields in a straightforward manner that makes their comparisons easy." (<b>PsycCRITIQUES January 16, 2017, Vol. 62, No. 3, Article 6<b>)</p>

<p><b>Kim Metz</b> 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.</p>

<p>Accessible and balanced, <i>Careers in Mental Health</i> 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.</p>

GB