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Careers in Mental Health : Opportunities in Psychology, Counseling, and Social Work.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Metz, Kim.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mental health services--Vocational guidance.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (199 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Hoboken : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2016.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Unit 1 Career Essentials
- Chapter 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
- Chapter 2 Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology
- Chapter 3 Master's in Social Work (MSW)
- Chapter 4 Master's in Counseling
- Chapter 5 Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Chapter 6 Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency Counselor
- Chapter 7 School Psychologist
- School Psychologist versus School Counselor
- Unit 2 Strategies and Skills
- Chapter 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
- Chapter 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
- Chapter 10 Ethics: A Primer on Mental Health Profession Guidelines
- Confidentiality
- Boundaries
- Record-Keeping
- Chapter 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
- Reference
- Chapter 12 After You Have Earned Your Degree
- Continuing Education
- Malpractice Insurance
- Telehealth/Telepsychology/Online Support Groups
- Prescription Privileges
- Conclusion
- Index
- EULA.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Other Format:
- Print version: Metz, Kim Careers in Mental Health
- ISBN:
- 9781119221111
- OCLC:
- 935254586
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