This course is designed to introduce the clinical counseling psychology student to the varied facets of professional practice and development. It begins with an in-depth study of the Massachusetts law on the Requirements for Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor covering topics from educational to pre- and post-masters supervised practice requirements. Other topics covered include the history and reasons behind professional regulation in the mental health professions, the licensing exam, job searching, specialization of practice, continued education and training, private practice considerations, and licensing laws in other states. A major emphasis is on helping the student explore professional identity issues by asking such questions as “What does it mean to be a counseling psychologist?” “What skills do I have and what role do I play as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team?” “What professional organizations should I belong to? Why?” “What is the difference between a profession and a job”?
Prerequisites
Semester Offered
Spring
Summer