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Careers in Mental Health : Opportunities in Psychology, Counseling, and Social Work.

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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:
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Other Format:
Print version: Metz, Kim Careers in Mental Health
ISBN:
9781119221111
OCLC:
935254586

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