Careers in Psychology Case Management Career Counselor
Rehabilitation Specialist Psychiatric Technician Military
Psychology Organizational and Behavioral Psychology A bachelor's in
psychology can provide excellent training for many other types of
jobs. Some of the most important things you have learned during
your undergraduate years are interpersonal skills. Your
understanding of the human mind and behavior make you a good
candidate for jobs that require strong communication skills. Some
examples jobs in this area include those in sales, marketing, case
management, and social services.
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Career Expectations Career Counselor Duties work with people
who have questions about different careers and educational paths
Administer personality and interest inventories Use achievement and
aptitudes tests to help clients get a better idea of what they are
good at Counsel clients who are considering a career change
Evaluate clients educational and work backgrounds in order to help
them determine what they need to do next to achieve their goals
Advise students about what courses and educational programs they
need for particular careers Help clients select the right schools
or programs for their needs Help students locate sources of
financial support to pay for school and other training programs
Teach and practice jobs skills such as interviewing, resume
writing, and networking Aid clients in the job search process by
teaching them where to look for open positions and connecting them
with job search resources
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Working Conditions: Career Counselor Career counselors often
work in a variety of areas and with a broad range of clients.
Educational settings such as high schools and college, government
agencies, and private practices are just a few of the major areas
of employment for people working in this field. Some counselors
work in high school settings and help students make college and
career choices. Some work in higher-education settings and counsel
university students who need help picking a major and deciding what
they want to do when they graduate. Others specialize in working
with adults who are already a part of the workforce. In some cases,
counselors might also work with disabled individuals who need
assistance to acquire job skills and find employment. These
professionals are often employed by private or government agencies
that offer assistance to children and adults suffering from a range
of disabilities.
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Going to school: Training, qualifications, and advanced
opportunities The majority of employers prefer school counselors to
hold at least a master's degree in counseling with a specialization
in career development. A bachelor's degree in psychology is
sometimes seen as a stepping stone toward a graduate degree. In
fact, as many as 40 percent of psychology majors end up going on to
business school, law school, or some other type of advanced degree
program. Psychology degrees are flexible and adaptable. An
undergraduate education in psychology helps students develop skills
that are important in a variety of careers. Career counselors
generally do not need to be licensed, although many employers
prefer it and some require it. Educational programs often have
internship requirements where students gain hands-on experience by
working under the supervision of a licensed professional.
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Career Counselor: Earnings In 2010, the median annual salary
for all school and career counselors was $53,380. Those employed by
community and social service organizations earned considerably
less, with a median annual wage of $39,280. Being a Career
Counselor can also come with many benefits, such as healthcare and
bonus pay around holidays. There is also an option of paid
vacation, but that depends on who you work for. The compensation
and benefit packages that you will be offered will differ from one
practice or institution to another.
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The Perfect School for Career Counseling Training : Adler
School of Professional Psychology Located at 17 N. Dearborn,
Chicago, IL 60602, United States Degree Offered: M.A. - Counseling
and Organizational Psychology, Psy.D. - Clinical Psychology with a
Concentration in Organizational Development Adler School of
Professional Psychology is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and
Schools, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL
60602-2504, (800) 621-7440. Students can take this program in the
traditional (3 year) weekend sequence or in an accelerated (2 year)
sequence. The Adler School of Professional Psychology is the oldest
independent school of psychology in the US. Founded in 1952, the
school continues the work of Alfred Adler, the first community
psychologist. Application Fee $50 $1,040 per standard M.A. credit
hour. - M.A. in Counseling Psychology
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Military Psychology : Description and Duties Eight years of
war, brutal combat situations, and multiple deployments have left
troops and their families with mounting emotional pain and issues,
prompting calls for more military psychologists who, the military
now recognizes, are the mainsprings for healthy, productive, and
stable fighting forces. Military psychologists assess individuals
to determine the extent of emotional trauma, and whether a
combat-related disorder exists. These psychologists assess family
members, often coming up with solutions such as working with
teachers, school counselors and parents on ways to ease a child's
acting out, for example, or falling grades. Or the psychologist
might determine that a spouse left with managing the children, a
job, and all associated household responsibilities needs the
services of a support network or social service agency.
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Military Psychology : Work Expectations Military psychologists
sometimes stay in offices on military bases but, military
psychologists also deploy with troops in all branches of the
military. They are aboard aircraft carriers, on military bases
overseas, and with special operational units called
combat-stress-detachments. These detachments actually travel with
troops, treating troubled soldiers with solution-focused therapy
while in combat zones on patrol. In Iraq, psychologists work on
some of the larger installations called Forward Operating Bases
(FOBs), helping military leaders identify warriors with emotional
troubles, or treating those with depression, sleep problems or
anxiety. The U.S. Armed Services have stepped up efforts to connect
psychologists with deployed troops, service members returning home,
and military families.
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Military Psychology: Training and Qualifications Perfect School
: Center for Deployment Psychology at the National Intrepid Center
of Excellence in Bethesda, MD. The eight-day course covers four
broad topic areas identified as particularly key to the care of
service members and their families. Deployment 101 Trauma and
Resilience Behavioral Health Care of the Seriously Medically
Injured Deployment and Families There is no fee for attending this
program. You must first have graduated from college and attained a
Masters degree of Psychology before enlisting in the armed forces.
After enlisting you can sign up for a few short courses and become
a Military Psychologist.
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Military Psychology : Earnings The average salary for a
military psychology position is $61,000 annually. Average military
psychologist salaries can vary greatly due to company, location,
industry, experience and benefits. Benefits: most vary between
positions and ranks Good pension Free psychology and counseling for
family members Good salary Medical benefits Paid Vacations
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Similarities Differences Require an MD in some department of
psychology Helping understand the way some peoples brains work
Helping people fix problems mentally Working with people of all
ages, including families and single patients Further education is
available Must be enlisted in the Military to become a Military
Psychologist Military Psychology requires additional training once
youve enlisted Career Counselors can cater to a wider variety of
patients Career Counseling is mainly stationary, whereas Military
Psychology requires you to travel with your troops.
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After researching careers, which do you prefer? I prefer
military psychology over career counseling because I know that I am
helping someone out who is also helping me. There are also more
benefits to military psychology than there are to career
counseling. Higher salary Respect from people around you for being
a part of the armed forces, even if you arent on the front line.
Paid vacation time