Becoming a Mental Health Counselor
eBook - PDF

Becoming a Mental Health Counselor

A Guide to Career Development and Professional Identity

  1. 295 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Becoming a Mental Health Counselor

A Guide to Career Development and Professional Identity

About this book

Becoming a Mental Health Counselor is a guide for students on the path to becoming licensed mental health therapists, as well as those just starting their careers. Filled with practical advice and tips, this book guides the reader through early career milestones of psychotherapists, including professional identity development, applying for jobs, and obtaining licensure. Volungis also discusses the reality of the profession, emphasizing the importance of self-care, ethics, personal identity, and managing expectations. The book concludes with an exploration of private practice and the next steps in the career ladder.

Ideally suited for professional development courses, this volume helps students prepare for life outside of school. It shows them how to transform the knowledge they've gained into a successful career.

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Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Detailed Contents
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. 1 Is Being a Mental Health Counselor the Right Career Choice for You?
  8. 2 Professional Identity Development and Ethics
  9. 3 Education and Licensure Requirements
  10. 4 Expectations Beyond Counseling
  11. 5 Obtaining the Right Job
  12. 6 Self-care: Preventing Burnout and Enjoying Life
  13. 7 Developing and Expanding Your Counseling Skills
  14. 8 Private Practice
  15. Appendix
  16. Index
  17. About the Author