(1) http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Mental_Health_Counselor/Salary (2) http://study.com/articles/Mental_Health_Counselors_Job_Description_and_Information_About_Starting_a_Career_in_Mental_Health_Counseling.html Mental Health Counselor A mental health counselor is a healthcare worker responsible for diagnosing and treating mental health disorders‚ problems‚ and illnesses. Your resume template should highlight your proficiency with this responsibility. These counsellors are generally state-certified
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Examination of Traits Possessed by Effective Counselors Catherine M. Kleinschmit Liberty University Abstract Because the counselor-client relationship is one built on trust‚ a counselor should seek to have as much knowledge as possible to facilitate this trust and bring about healing and wholeness for the client. This paper examines many of the traits possessed by counselors who are considered successful in their field. Much of the research came from peer reviewed material
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The Professional Identity of a Counselor-in-Training COUN5004 The Professional Identity of a Counselor-in-Training What is professional identity? Is it the philosophies that a professional holds regarding their profession? Is it the roles and characteristics that are required in a listing of their job description? Or is it related to the resources available for a working professional to continually develop their skills within their profession? Professional identity is all of these things.
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mental health counselor Counseling others is a difficult job that requires people to listen‚ take notes‚ and respond in ways that are positive and helpful. It is important that trust be built between the counselor and the patient so that the patient will feel comfortable speaking about issues that are private or embarrassing. There are many different types of counselors including drug counselors; marriage counselors‚ grief counselors‚ job counselors‚ diet and exercise counselors‚ and others that
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Key Philosophies and Professional Identity: The Counseling Profession Rachel A Johnston COUN5004-205 Survey of Research in Human Development for Professional Counselors 108 Twin Lakes Road Port Deposit‚ MD 21904 Telephone: 443-993-6817 Email: rachelannjohnston05@gmail.com Instructor: Dr. Barbara Cooper Abstract When attempting to identify as a professional counselor‚ it is important to understand the basic elements of counseling as it pertains to individual specializations. The wellness
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Professional Portfolio -Copies of all certificates and degrees -Copies of your resumes -Course Completion transcripts or certificates -Evidence of a Clinical Practicum -Awards and Recognition Developing your professional portfolio isn ’t an easy task‚ but once its complete you can update it periodically and relatively easily. The portfolio will allow you to be organized when you start to complete applications. You can develop an online portfolio but you should probably start it using a
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Science in Professional Counseling The Masters of Science in Professional Counseling Degree requires 60 credit hours. The program’s courses were chosen to meet the academic requirements established by the National Board for Certified Counselors for the National Certified Counselor credential (NCC) and by Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. A Masters Degree in Counseling is a required step in 48 states including Arizona for individuals seeking to become licensed as counselors. Graduates
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Professional Portfolio and Theoretical Reflection Paper The counselor is viewed as a wise person‚ a teacher‚ experienced in living‚ mature enough to have a workable set of values; knowledgeable about careers and how people make decisions‚ effective in assessing human traits and behaviors. Since standardized tests are important counseling tools‚ the counselor is skilled in their use‚ especially in their interpretation. One might further expect that the counselor would enjoy disseminating information
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Being a single mother and having an inner dream of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor has always seemed to be at war with one another. Having to financially support my family‚ I tucked away my college dream. On March 15th‚ I was laid off of my job after being employed for 5 years. Instead of seeing it as a loss‚ I viewed it as a potential gain. With a positive mindset I set off to apply for FAFSA not wasting anytime‚ but soon after was told I did not qualify. My strong desire is helping
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Minnesota‚ where I reside‚ the professional counselor definition is as follows: "Licensed professional counseling" means the application of counseling‚ human development‚ and mental health research‚ principles‚ and procedures to maintain and enhance the mental health‚ development‚ personal and interpersonal effectiveness‚ and adjustment to work and life of individuals and families”‚ and the scope of practice is as follows: “The scope of practice of a licensed professional counselor includes‚ but is not limited
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