Careers in Mental Health
Careers in Mental Health

Author: Kim Metz

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-01-08

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1118768442

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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. Contains essential career advice for anyone considering an advanced degree in one of the “helping” professions within mental health Covers clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse counseling, and school psychology Clarifies the distinctions between professions by discussing the history and philosophy of each field, requirements for advanced education, licensing, available jobs, salary potential, and more Includes a section with practical information applicable to all the professions, such as characteristics for success, ethical issues, the importance of critical thinking, applying to graduate school, and current issues affecting the field of mental health

Handbook of Career Development in Academic Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Second Edition
Handbook of Career Development in Academic Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Second Edition

Author: Laura Weiss Roberts, M.D., M.A.

Publisher: American Psychiatric Pub

Published: 2017-04-12

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 1615370587

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With real-world advice from professionals in the field, this Handbook provides step-by-step guidance to approaching tasks and challenges that face academic faculty members, such as interviewing for positions, evaluating contracts and offer letters, reading and preparing a basic budget, giving feedback, and engaging in self-care.

Careers in Mental Health
Careers in Mental Health

Author: James Roland

Publisher: Exploring Careers

Published: 2016-11

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781682821084

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Jobs in mental health are in high demand, but they require a strong passion for helping others overcome mental, emotional and behavioral challenges. Comments from professionals in the industry, current statistics, job forecasts, and realistic descriptions of occupations ranging from psychiatrists and psychologists to psychiatric nurses and licensed clinical social workers provide a helpful look at some of varied and fascinating careers in mental health.