R. Johnson-Smith WEEK 3/LECTURE 3 Mental Health Professions

Jesus the Greatest Counsellor For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Clinical Psychologist Ph.D. in psychology (with both research and clinical skill specialization) and a one-year internship in a psychiatric facility or mental health center; or Psy.D. in psychology (a professional degree with a focus on clinical work rather than research) plus 1-year internship. Some states permit clinical psychologists (with additional training) to prescribe medications to patients as psychiatrists do.

Counseling Psychologist Ph.D. in psychology plus internship in a marital- or student-counseling setting. Normally, a counseling psychologist deals with adjustment problems rather than severe mental disorders.

School Psychologist Ideally, a person with doctoral training in child clinical psychology, with additional training and experience in academic and learning problems. Many school systems lack the resources to maintain an adequate school psychology program.

Psychiatrist Trained as physicians, psychiatrists are M.D.s who have completed residency training (usually 3 years) in a psychiatric setting. Psychiatrists are able to prescribe medications.

Psychoanalyst Typically an M.D. or Ph.D. who has received intensive and extended training in the theory and practice of psychoanalysis.

Clinical Social Worker M.S.W. or Ph.D. in social work with specialized clinical training in mental health settings.

Psychiatric Nurse R.N. certification plus specialized training in the care and treatment of psychiatric clients. Nurses can attain M.A. and Ph.D. in psychiatric nursing.

Occupational Therapist B.S. in occupational therapy plus internship training with physically or psychologically handicapped individuals, with the aim of helping them make the most of their resources.

Pastoral Counselor Ministerial background plus training in psychology and an internship in a mental health facility as a chaplain.

Community Mental Health Worker Person with limited professional training who works under professional direction; usually involved in crisis intervention.

Alcohol- or Drug-Abuse Counselor Limited professional training but educated in the evaluation and management of alcohol- and drug-abuse problems.