1. Kathryn Kogan & Janet DiPaolo Graduate Study in Human Services “Many Roads Lead to Rome”

2. Introduction This presentation aims to some light on the different types of training that prepare the student for a career in mental health. This presentation aims to some light on the different types of training that prepare the student for a career in mental health. This is offered as starting point for your own exploration. This is offered as starting point for your own exploration.

3. A Variety of Degrees There are many different degree programs that will prepare you for a career in human services. There are many different degree programs that will prepare you for a career in human services. Professionals with various degrees are able to build similar careers in direct care: providing counseling or psychotherapy to individuals and families. There is considerable overlap. Professionals with various degrees are able to build similar careers in direct care: providing counseling or psychotherapy to individuals and families. There is considerable overlap. Likewise, various degree programs can lead to a job in administration and program development, or a career in research or teaching. Likewise, various degree programs can lead to a job in administration and program development, or a career in research or teaching.

4. Issues to Consider Length and cost of the training Length and cost of the training Is the specialty licensed? Is the specialty licensed? Potential earnings Potential earnings Type of setting Type of setting Do you want your degree to open a wide array of options and be flexible down the road, or do you have a very specific interest? Do you want your degree to open a wide array of options and be flexible down the road, or do you have a very specific interest? Prescription privileges Prescription privileges

5. Getting Licensed Certain disciplines are license eligible. Certain disciplines are license eligible. Getting licensed is a distinct advantage for getting on insurance panels, getting jobs, and obtaining professional liability insurance. Getting licensed is a distinct advantage for getting on insurance panels, getting jobs, and obtaining professional liability insurance. Minimum of 1 year of supervised clinical work is usually required before taking the licensing exam. Minimum of 1 year of supervised clinical work is usually required before taking the licensing exam. Licensing is managed by the state. Licensing is managed by the state. Boards of Registration (licensing) exists for Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Medicine. Boards of Registration (licensing) exists for Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Medicine.

6. Prescription Privileges To prescribe medications in Massachusetts you have two options: To prescribe medications in Massachusetts you have two options: –A degree in medicine (M.D.) –A degree in nursing with a nurse practitioner certification In some states, psychologists have the ability to prescribe, but not in Massachusetts at present. In some states, psychologists have the ability to prescribe, but not in Massachusetts at present.

7. Professions we’ll consider… Nursing Nursing Psychiatry Psychiatry Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychology Neuropsychology Neuropsychology School psychology School psychology Social Work Social Work Master’s in Counseling Master’s in Counseling –Marriage & Family Therapy –Rehab Counseling Special Education Special Education Child Care Specialties Child Care Specialties Expressive Therapies Expressive Therapies Addictions Certification Addictions Certification

8. Psychiatric Nursing R.N., MSN. Bachelors in nursing with specialty in psychiatric nursing Bachelors in nursing with specialty in psychiatric nursing Master’s Degree Available: Clinical nurse specialist/Nurse Practitioner Master’s Degree Available: Clinical nurse specialist/Nurse Practitioner Can prescribe medications Can prescribe medications Hospital, clinic setting, private practice, administration Hospital, clinic setting, private practice, administration

9. www.apna.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3292

10. nurse practitioner Licensed by state in which they practice, & board certification (often through ANCC or for specialty practice such as the NCC) in their area of practice. Licensed by state in which they practice, & board certification (often through ANCC or for specialty practice such as the NCC) in their area of practice.ANCC NCCANCC NCC Rather than a generic focus of education, nurse practitioners specialize in such areas as… Rather than a generic focus of education, nurse practitioners specialize in such areas as… ► Pediatrics ► Family ► Geriatrics ► Psychiatry ► Acute Care

11. www.bc.edu/schools/son/ www.uml.edu/college/SHE/Nursing/Programs.html www.northeastern.edu/bouve/nursing/index.html www.mghihp.edu/nursing/specialties/pysmh.html

12. www.mghihp.edu/nursing/entrylevel/bsn.html

13. www.mghihp.edu/nursing/entrylevel/ms/apn.htm

14. Psychiatric Nursing Advantages Advantages –Many choices in work type and setting –Employment readily available at decent pay –Prescription privileges –Licensed –Can pursue Master’s –Great flexibility Disadvantages Disadvantages –The training has a medical focus. –As with medicine, you choose MH as a specialty. –Nursing has it’s own identity and focus

15. Psychiatry, M.D. A Psychiatrist is an M.D. (medical doctor) who completes a residency in psychiatry after completing 4 years of medical school. A Psychiatrist is an M.D. (medical doctor) who completes a residency in psychiatry after completing 4 years of medical school. Psychiatry is a “specialty” one can select following basic medical training, just as one can select pediatrics or dermatology (and make more money). Psychiatry is a “specialty” one can select following basic medical training, just as one can select pediatrics or dermatology (and make more money).

16. Psychiatrist www.healthyminds.org/whatisapsychiatrist.cfm www.kevinturnquist.org/images/relate1.jpg

17. www.psych.org/psych_pract/spec_areas.cfm www.psych.org/career_corner/jobbank Specialty Areas

18. Psychiatry Advantages Advantages –Powerful degree $$$ –Prescribe medication –Conduct psychotherapy –Private practice –Hospital/clinic jobs –Administrative jobs –Research Disadvantages Disadvantages –Must complete medical school –Length of training (6 yrs) –Rigorous & demanding –Must pass medical boards –Focus on meds

19. Master’s in Social Work, MSW Great range type of work and settings Great range type of work and settings Training is applied and practical Training is applied and practical Can select “macro” (policy) or “micro” (clinical) Can select “macro” (policy) or “micro” (clinical) Once licensed, can join insurance “panels” Once licensed, can join insurance “panels” Agencies, schools, hospitals, prisons, etc. Agencies, schools, hospitals, prisons, etc. Administration & program development, private practice Administration & program development, private practice

20. Social Work Training A Master’s degree, MSW A Master’s degree, MSW 2 years full time 2 years full time 4 years evenings 4 years evenings Clinical (micro) or Systems (macro) focus Clinical (micro) or Systems (macro) focus State programs available State programs available LICSW, licensed independent social worker (can practice independently) LICSW, licensed independent social worker (can practice independently) LCSW, licensed clinical social worker LCSW, licensed clinical social worker

22. www.sswaa.org www.associationsites.com/main-pub.cfm?usr=CSWA www.aosw.org

23. www.socialworkers.org/students/default.asp

24. State Grad Programs in Social Work ● www.bridgew.edu/SocialWork/grad.cfm www.bridgew.edu/SocialWork/grad.cfm ● www.salemstate.edu/swk/SWK-programs.php www.salemstate.edu/swk/SWK-programs.php Private Grad Programs in Social Work ● www.simmons.edu/ssw ● www.bu.edu/ssw ● socialwork.bc.edu ● www.lesley.edu/lc/humanservprog.html ● www.wheelock.edu/academics/acad_sw.asp www.simmons.edu/ssw www.bu.edu/ssw socialwork.bc.edu www.lesley.edu/lc/humanservprog.html www.wheelock.edu/academics/acad_sw.asp www.simmons.edu/ssw www.bu.edu/ssw socialwork.bc.edu www.lesley.edu/lc/humanservprog.html www.wheelock.edu/academics/acad_sw.asp from http://www.nataliedee.com/102606/social-work.jpg

25. Clinical Psychologist: Ph.D. Carries the title “Dr.” Carries the title “Dr.” Careers in Research and/or clinical work Careers in Research and/or clinical work Private practice or clinic Private practice or clinic Specialize in children or adults Specialize in children or adults University teaching University teaching License eligible, then eligible for insurance panels License eligible, then eligible for insurance panels

26. Doctoral Training for Clinical Psychology Length of schooling: 4 years full time plus dissertation Length of schooling: 4 years full time plus dissertation Research focus Research focus Complete a Doctoral Dissertation: an original research project Complete a Doctoral Dissertation: an original research project Master’s degree after 2 years, then take “qualifying exams” to proceed to the Ph.D. Master’s degree after 2 years, then take “qualifying exams” to proceed to the Ph.D.

27. www.apa.org/divisions/div12/aboutcp.html#Anchor-QUALIFICATIONS-35882

28. Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Advantages Advantages –Excellent quality of training –Doctoral degree –Licensable/insurance reimbursable –Range of work/settings –Private practice –Access to University teaching –Psychological testing Disadvantages Disadvantages –Competitive admission –Job market limited –Length of training 5-7 years –Intensive research requirement & focus Cost

29. Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist Designed as an alternative to the Ph.D. in clinical psychology, minus the research focus. Designed as an alternative to the Ph.D. in clinical psychology, minus the research focus. No research dissertation requirement. No research dissertation requirement. Admission is less competitive than Ph.D. Admission is less competitive than Ph.D. Eligible for licensure and insurance panels. Eligible for licensure and insurance panels. Excellent choice for those interested in becoming a psychotherapist. Excellent choice for those interested in becoming a psychotherapist.

30. www.mspp.edu/academics/default.asp

31. www.antiochne.edu/cp

32. Neuropsychologist Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) with special focus in assessing and assisting patients with brain dysfunction. Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) with special focus in assessing and assisting patients with brain dysfunction. Training in specialized neuropsych assessment. Training in specialized neuropsych assessment. Skills needed to help with treatment/educational planning with children and adults. Skills needed to help with treatment/educational planning with children and adults.

33. www.div40.org/pdf/NeuropscyhBroch2.pdf

34. School Psychologist Work in a school setting Work in a school setting Primary focus is on testing and evaluation Primary focus is on testing and evaluation Write reports, attend meetings, determine needs of students Write reports, attend meetings, determine needs of students Limited ability to do therapeutic work Limited ability to do therapeutic work Tough job market Tough job market

35. What Preparation Is Needed Prior to Entering Graduate School? Graduate programs in school psychology usually require a Bachelor’s degree and some coursework in general psychology, child development, and education. How Do I Select a Training Program? It is essential to select a university with a specific program in school psychology, whether it is independent or housed within a department of special education, education, psychology or child development. Who Are School Psychologists? School psychologists help children and youth succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students that strengthen connections between home and school. School psychologists are highly trained in both psychology and education. They must complete a minimum of a post-Master’s degree program that includes a yearlong internship and emphasizes preparation in mental health, child development, school organization, learning styles and processes, behavior, motivation, and effective teaching. School psychologists must be certified and/or licensed by the state in which they work. www.nasponline.org/about_sp/index.aspx

36. Master’s in Counseling MA in Counseling Psychology MA in Counseling Psychology MA in Pastoral Counseling MA in Pastoral Counseling MA in Marriage & Family Therapy: LMFT MA in Marriage & Family Therapy: LMFT School Guidance School Guidance Problem: Not all are eligible for licensure/insurance panels Problem: Not all are eligible for licensure/insurance panels Exception: Marriage & Family Therapist is eligible for licensure (LMFT) Exception: Marriage & Family Therapist is eligible for licensure (LMFT)

37. www.gcoe.umb.edu/counseling/index.html

38. www.aamft.org

39. Addictions Counselor A year-long post-bachelor’s certification that qualifies one to work in addiction treatment facilities. A year-long post-bachelor’s certification that qualifies one to work in addiction treatment facilities. CADAC certification required for many jobs in addictions treatment facilities. CADAC certification required for many jobs in addictions treatment facilities. Can be a useful first step towards master’s level training. Can be a useful first step towards master’s level training. Program available at UMB. Program available at UMB.

40. ccde.umb.edu/certificates/acdtsp/courses addictions counselor

41. Expressive Therapies: Master’s level training is available in a variety of “expressive therapies”. Master’s level training is available in a variety of “expressive therapies”. –Art Therapist –Music Therapist –Dance Therapist Work in a variety of residential and inpatient facilities. Work in a variety of residential and inpatient facilities. Job market is competitive Job market is competitive

42. www.lesley.edu/gsass/56etp.html

43. Expressive Therapies Advantages Advantages –Powerful therapeutic approaches that are nonverbal –Many interesting applications, rewarding work –Excellent training available (Leslie University) Disadvantages Disadvantages –Limited job market –Not insurance reimbursable in most cases –Specialized

44. Specialized Degrees for a Career Helping Children Featured School: Wheelock College

45. Special Education An excellent way to combine an interest in education with a psychology major. An excellent way to combine an interest in education with a psychology major. Master’s Degree Training. Master’s Degree Training. Variety of public school and special education settings employ professionals with this degree. Variety of public school and special education settings employ professionals with this degree.

46. www.wheelock.edu/academics/g_acadspecial.asp

47. www.wheelock.edu/academics/g_acadchildlife.asp

48. www.wheelock.edu/academics/g_acadcfs.asp

49. www.wheelock.edu/academics/g_acadearly.asp