So, you want to be in the helping professions? Western Washington University Tina.DuRocherSchudlich@wwu.edu (Clinical MH Counseling) Diana.Gruman@wwu.edu (School Counseling) Dana.Brickham@wwu.edu (Rehabilitation Counseling)
Scope of Practice • Mental health professionals provide services intended to treat mental illness or improve the mental health of individuals. – Individual treatment of adults and children – Group treatments – Treatment of families and couples – Assessment and diagnosis
Let’s Compare… • Many people think that becoming a psychologist is the only way to become a mental health professional.
If what you’re interested in doing is therapy, becoming a psychologist is one of the least efficient ways to do it. Marriage & Family MH Counselor Psychologist Therapist 5 to 6 years of 2 years of grad 2 years of grad school grad school school 1 year 2 years 2 years supervised supervised supervised work work post- work post- post- degree degree degree
Many Different Pathways • Psychiatrist • Licensed Clinical Social Worker • Marriage and Family Therapist • Psychologist • Mental Health Counselor • Rehabilitation Counselor • Addictions Counselor • College Student Affairs • Career Counselor • School Counseling and School Psychology will be addressed later in this presentation.
Why is accreditation important? ( e.g. CACREP, COMFT ) Rigor and high standards: Credit Hours, Content Accountability: Program Improvement, Feedback Loop Quality: High graduation, employment, exam pass rates Faculty: (3 full-time minimum, Ratio 10-1) Qualified Supervisors & Ratios: (6 to 1 max) Practice Hours: Practicum 100 hours (40 direct); Internship 600 hours (240 direct) Institutional Support: library, technology, training facilities National Recognition — portability
Clinical Mental Health Counselor MFT Clinical Ph.D. Psychology “Therapist” Psychologist Psy.D. Counseling Psychology Licensed Clinical Social Worker Rehabilitation Counselor Psychiatrist Medical Residency School
Ph.D or Master’s Level? • Good reasons to go for your doctorate: – You want to be trained extensively in research – You want to become a faculty member at a university – In psychology: you want to make formal psychological assessment part of your career • Consider the costs and benefits • Bad reasons to go for a doctorate? https://www.princetonreview.com/grad-school- advice/why-you-shouldnt-pursue-phd
Psychologist • Provides mental health services to children, individuals, couples, families, and groups. Administers and interprets psychological tests (personality, IQ, achievement, etc.) • Education : Doctorate (Ph.D., Psy.D., or Ed.D.) in Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology • Programs accredited by the American Psychological Association • Accredited programs search: http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/programs/
Marriage & Family Therapist • Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) are mental health professionals trained in psychotherapy and family systems, and licensed to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of marriage, couples and family systems. • Education : Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy • Programs accredited by COAMFTE • Accredited programs search : https://www.coamfte.org/COAMFTE/Directory_of_A ccredited_Programs/MFT_Training_Programs.aspx
Licensed Clinical Social Worker • Clinical social work is a specialty practice area of social work which focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, and other behavioral disturbances. • Education : Masters in Social Work • Programs accredited by CSWE • Accredited programs search: https://www.cswe.org/Accreditation/Directory-of- Accredited-Programs.aspx
Rehabilitation Counselor • Provide services to people with physical, mental, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities to achieve their personal, career, and independent living goals in integrated settings. • Education : Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling or Ph.D in Rehabilitation Counselor Education • Certified (CRC) and/or Licensed (WA LMHC) at the Masters level • Programs are accredited by CACREP • Accredited programs search: http://www.cacrep.org/directory/
Clinical Mental Health Counselor • Provide mental health services to children, individuals, couples, families, and groups. • Education : Masters in Counseling, or Ph.D in Counselor Education. • Licensed at the Masters level — see Washington Department of Health • Programs are accredited by CACREP • Accredited programs search: http://www.cacrep.org/directory/
CMHC Programs in WA CACREP Accredited Programs • Seattle Pacific Univ • Western WA U • U of Puget Sound • Eastern WA U • St. Martin’s Univ • Central WA U • NW University • Gonzaga • Pacific Lutheran Univ • Seattle U • Lios Grad College • City Univ. • Walla Walla Univ • Antioch U • Bastyr University Art therapy
CMHC Licensure — Non-CACREP To Obtain Licensure Requires: • Master’s Degree • 36-months Full-time Supervised Employment OR 3000 hours (1200 direct, 100 supervision) • National Counselor Exam, passing score To take the National Counselor Exam Requires: • Master’s Degree (90 credit hours) • Document Certain Course Content (CACREP-based) • 3000 Hours Post- master’s Experience • Adherence to Ethical Codes
CMHC License: CACREP Requires: • Master’s Degree • 36-months full-time supervised employment • OR 3000 hours (1200 direct, 100 supervision) • Credit Given for 500 hours and 50 supervision hours • National Counselor Exam Can Be Completed While in the Program
School-Based Helping Professionals • School Counselor (2 years of grad school) • School Psychologist (3 years of grad school) • School Social Worker or Family Resource Coordinator • School-Based Mental Health Counselor
Comparison School Counseling School Psychology -Focused on the soc-emotional, -Focused on educational career, and academic assessment, behavioral development of all students. concerns, and parent and staff support/consultation -Develops prevention programs and implements interventions -Trained in counseling, case for groups and individuals. review, mental health concerns, testing -Trained in counseling, group processes, and integrated development, collaboration, assessments. mental health, crisis, data- based decision-making - National Association of School Psychologists - American School Counselor Association https://www.nasponline.org/ https://www.schoolcounselor.org/
School Counseling Programs in Washington & Oregon WWU * George Fox * EWU * Oregon St * (Corvallis) Gonzaga * Portland State * Seattle U * Lewis and Clark and others Seattle Pacific U * City U - Seattle U of Puget Sound Whitworth Univ * =CACREP Accredited Programs
Resources • Choosing a counseling graduate program: https://www.cacrep.org/for-students/ • “Eye on Psy Chi” a Psychology honors society publication. Search for articles on grad school: http://www.psichi.org/?page=eye_main#.Vk0henar RaQ • Best resource for doctoral programs in Clinical or Counseling Psychology: http://www.amazon.com/Insiders-Graduate-Programs- Counseling-Psychology/dp/1462518133 • WWU Psyched Up http://myweb.facstaff.wwu.edu/haskelt/psychedup/index.h tml
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