101 Careers in Counseling
Springer Publishing Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8261-7232-7 (ISBN)
Praise for the First Edition:
“This excellent career guide will be valuable for students, young professionals, and those interested in a second career in counseling.”--Choice
Fully updated, the second edition of this comprehensive, easy-to-use guide explores the wealth of diverse career opportunities in both traditional and non-traditional counseling settings. It provides up-to-date information on occupational outlooks, best and most challenging aspects of each job, and profiles of real-life counselors that provide insight into the core of the profession.
Each career is consistently formatted to include an overview of the profession, salary range, employment prospects, and educational and licensing requirements. The book also examines the pros and cons of different types of educational programs including online curricula. Additionally, this resource provides guidance for financing your education and the job search process. Helpful checklists and questionnaires for current counseling professionals who seek a change, those in graduate programs, and those new to the profession, help readers to make well-informed choices.
New to the Second Edition:
Completely updated to reflect significant changes in the field
New Bureau of Labor occupational outlook
Updated and expanded coverage of educational requirements, licensure, and continuing education
Highlights new and emerging careers
Special focus on careers in mindfulness practice, trauma counseling, international counseling, art therapy, and in-hospital and in-patient settings
New profiles of real-life counselors
Enhanced coverage of social media, networking sites, and search engines
Key Features:
Includes helpful career development tools such as checklists and questionnaires, job-hunting websites, networking tips, and more
Provides salary range, employment prospects, and best and worst aspects of each job
Offers guidance on educational requirement, licensure, and continuing education
Shannon Hodges, PhD, LMHC, ACS, is professor emeritus of clinical mental health counseling at Niagara University and currently associate professor of counseling at the University of the Sunshine Coast near Brisbane, Australia He has over 25 years of experience providing counseling in community agencies, university counseling centers, residential treatment centers and overseas. He is a former director of a university counseling center and clinical director of a county mental health clinic and has 10 years of experience supervising and providing peer counseling in collegiate living groups. He has 33 years of experience in training school counselors, mental health counselors, and undergraduate psychology students.
CONTENTS
Foreword by Perry C. Francis, EdD, NCC, ACS, LPC
Preface
Acknowledgments
Share 101 Careers in Counseling, Second Edition
1 The Profession of Counseling: Coming of Age
Steps to Becoming a Professional Counselor in the United States
Types of Counseling
A Brief History of the Counseling Profession
The 1980s to 2000
Important Credentials in Counseling
Similarities Among Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers
Psychiatrists
Psychologists
Counselors
Social Workers
Marriage and Family Therapists
Dance Therapy, Art Therapy, Music Therapy, and Others
The Job Market for Counselors
Occupational Outlook for Counselors
Earnings for Counselors
Summary
References
2 Counseling as a Career
Is the Counseling Profession a Good Fit for You?
Required Education and Training to Become a Counselor
Variations in Counselor Experience and Training
Benefits of a Career in Counseling
The Case of Carl
The Necessity of Professional Membership
Licensure and Certification
Basic Licensure Information
Certification
Strength of the Profession
Summary
References
3 Career Variations in the Counseling Profession
I. Counseling Children and Families
Spotlight: Domestic Violence Counseling
1. Counseling Children in Intact Families
2. Counseling Children in Foster Care
3. Counseling Families
4. Counseling Couples
5. Counseling Couples Wishing to Adopt
6. Counseling and Play Therapy
7. Counselors as Parent Effectiveness Trainers
8. Counselors Working in Child Protection and Family Services
9. Counseling Children in Outpatient Treatment
10. Counseling Children in Inpatient Settings
Spotlight: E-Counseling and Technology
II. Counselors in the Schools
Spotlight: School Counseling
11. Counseling in Elementary Schools
12. Counseling in Middle Schools
13. Counseling in High Schools
14. Counseling in Private Schools
15. Counseling in Alternative Schools
16. Counseling in Residential Schools
17. Counseling in School-Based Family Services Centers
18. After-School Counseling Services
III. Counseling in Colleges and Universities
Spotlight: Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
19. Professor of Counselor Education
20. The Counselor as Department Chair
21. Director of a College or University Counseling Center
22. Counseling in a College or University Counseling Center
23. Counseling in a Large University Counseling Center
24. Counseling in a Medium-Size University Counseling Center
25. Counseling in a Small College Counseling Center
26. Counseling in a Community or Technical College
27. Counselors Working in a College Career Center
28. Counseling in a College or University Residence Hall
29. Counselors Working in Student Affairs (Noncounseling Positions)
30. Counselors Working as Academic Advisors
31. The Counselor as Campus Ombudsman
32. The Counselor as Academic Dean (or Associate Dean or Assistant Dean)
IV. Counseling in Community Mental Health Settings (Public and Private)
33. Counseling in Outpatient Clinics and Agencies
34. Counseling in Inpatient Settings
35. Residential Counselors in Long-Term Psychiatric Care
36. Counseling in Outpatient Chemical Dependency Clinics
37. Counseling in Inpatient Residential Addictions Treatment
38. Counseling Intellectually Disabled Clients
39. Clinical Rehabilitation Counselors
40. Counseling the Homeless
V. Counseling the Elderly
41. Counseling in Retirement Centers
42. Counseling the Elderly in an Outpatient Center
43. Counseling the Elderly for End-of-Life Decisions
44. The Counselor as Day-Care Coordinator
VI. Spiritual-Based Counseling and Related Areas
Spotlight: Pastoral Counseling
45. Counseling in a Pastoral Counseling Center
46. Counseling in a Church, Synagogue, or Other Religious Institution
47. Bereavement Counseling
48. Counseling the Homeless in Spiritual-Based Centers
49. Hospice Counseling
VII. Counseling in Private Practice
Spotlight: Private Practice in Counseling
50. Counseling in Private Practice (Solo)
51. Counseling in Private Practice (With Associates)
52. Counseling in an Employee Assistance Program
VIII. Counseling in Correctional Settings and the Legal Arena
53. Counseling in a County Jail
54. Counseling in Prisons
55. Counseling in Juvenile Detention Facilities
56. Forensic Counseling
57. Counselors as Divorce Mediators
58. The Counselor as Therapeutic Mediator
59. The Counselor as Probation Worker
60. The Counselor in the Restorative Justice Field
61. The Counselor as Probation Officer
62. Gang Prevention Counselor
63. The Counselor as Victim’s Rights Advocate
IX. Counseling in Crisis Intervention and Emergency Management
Spotlight: Trauma Counseling
64. Counseling in the Aftermath of Natural and Major Disasters
65. Counseling in the Aftermath of a Tragedy (e.g., School Shootings, Suicide)
66. Counseling in Domestic Violence Shelters
67. Counseling Victims of Sexual Assault
68. Crisis Line Counseling
69. Counseling Individuals Who Are in Transitional Settings
X. Counseling in Healthcare Organizations
Spotlight: Counseling in a Healthcare Setting
70. The Counselor in the Hospital
71. The Counselor in the Health Clinic
XI. Career and Vocational Counseling
72. Career and Vocational Counseling in an Agency Setting
73. Employment Counseling
74. Career Coaching
XII. Counseling in the Military
75. Counseling in the Military
76. Counseling in VA Hospitals
XIII. Creative Arts Counseling
Spotlight: Creative Arts Counselor
77. The Counselor as Art Therapist
78. The Counselor as Dance Therapist
79. The Counselor as Music Therapist
80. The Counselor as Drama Therapist
81. The Counselor and Animal-Assisted Therapy
82. The Counselor as Play Therapist
XIV. International Counseling Careers
Spotlight: Counseling in Australia
83. Counseling in a Foreign Country
84. The Counselor as Human Rights Worker
85. The Counselor Educator in a Foreign Country
86. Counseling in a Foreign University
87. The Counselor as Student Affairs Professional in a Foreign University
XV. Emerging Fields and Professions in Counseling
Spotlight: Wilderness-Based Counseling
88. Genetic Counseling
89. The Counselor as Life Coach
90. Personal Fitness Coaching
91. Athletic Performance Counseling
92. Adventure-Based Counseling/Therapy
93. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ Counseling
94. Financial Counselor
XVI. Nontraditional Counseling Careers
Spotlight: The Counselor as Consultant and Trainer
95. The Counselor as Human Resources Professional
96. The Counselor as Trainer and Facilitator
97. The Counselor as Consultant
98. The Counselor as Author
99. The Counselor as Community Activist
100. The Counselor as Human Services Caseworker
101. The Counselor as Executive Director of a Nonprofit Agency
102. The Counselor as Program Manager in a Nonprofit Agency
References
4 Financing Your Education
Some Considerations
Looking for Scholarships
Additional Methods of Financing Graduate School
Federal Student Loans
Work Study
Graduate Assistanceships
Graduate Fellowships
References
5 Counselors and the Job Search
The Visioning Process: Creating Your Dream
The Next Step: The Career Center
Requesting Letters of Reference
Developing a Winning Resume or CV
A Few Points Before You Begin to Construct Your Resume or CV
Action Words
Where to Search for Counseling Jobs
Interview Questions to Anticipate
Sample Interview Questions
Inappropriate Questions
A Final Checklist Before the Interview
Dealing With Rejection
Stages of Job Rejection Grief
Reasons Candidates are Rejected for Jobs
Transforming Your Disappointment
Final Thoughts on Managing Job Rejection
Entertaining a Job Offer: To Accept or Not to Accept
An Employment Decision Tree
If You Reject the Offer
If You have Decided to Accept the Offer
Some Final Thoughts on the New Job
Conclusion: A Few Tips to Remember
References
Appendix
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 13.08.2018 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | New York |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft ► Bewerbung / Karriere |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Berufspädagogik | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Didaktik | |
| Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8261-7232-6 / 0826172326 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8261-7232-7 / 9780826172327 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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