getting a job and clinical - day 4

8/7/2019 Getting a Job and Clinical - Day 4

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Getting A Job


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Overview

Talk about resumes and interviews

Intro to Clinical/Counseling psychology

Case Studies What can you do with a B.A. and graduate

degrees?


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What are employers looking for?

Reading and Writing Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Career-Related Work Experience Data Analysis Skills

Computer Skills

Communication and Interpersonal Skills


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Locating a Job?

Think in terms of skills rather than job titles.

Go to career centers for help.

Read local newspapers and online sites for jobads.

Go to companys HR webpage

Talk to friends and family.


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Resume/Vita

Summary of your education, skills, and work

experience

FIRST CONTACT!


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Types of Resumes

Chronological

Functional

Either type- everything should be PERFECT!


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References

People who can comment on your ability to

do the job you are applying for

Professional/L

eadership abilities

Ask them before the employer calls

Ask them if they can give you a good

recommendation

Give them materials


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Cover Letters

Concise letter that introduces your resume

Include:1. Which job youre applying for and possibly

where you heard about it

2. Interests in the position- WHY?3. What you can offer them that is unique


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Preparing for Interviews

Communicate your strengths and make sure theyfit with the job description

DO RESEARCH!1. What is the size of the organization and its

projection for growth?

2. What services, training, products do they offer?

3. What is their competition?

4. What is recent news?

5. Ask knowledgeable questions that relate to the

above.


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Clinical/Counseling Psychology


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Clinical Psychology

Integration of science, theory, and practice to

explain, predict, and alleviate psychological

problems and distress

Promote health and life satisfaction

Skills acquire during training: Assessment, Diagnoses, Interventions,

Treatments, Research, Ethics


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Employment Options

Private Practice (40%)

Universities (19%)

Hospitals (9%) Community Health Centers (8%)

Medical Schools (9%)

VA (3%)

Other (Correctional facilities, child and familyservices, rehab centers) (11%)


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Case Study 1: Dr. Crowell

B.A. in Spanish Boise State

M.A. in Applied Linguistics UCLA

Ph.D. in Psychology - UW

Research is focused on mechanisms

underlying risk for suicide and severe

psychopathology among intentionallyself-injuring adolescents


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Case Study 2: Dr. Mendle

B.A. in Psychology Amherst College

*Worked in Publishing for 3 years

M.A. in Psychology UVA

Ph.D. in Psychology - UVA

Research investigates the mechanisms by which

normal developmental processes go awry, particularly

concentrating on pubertal development, and why it may

hold more resonance and present more of a stumbling block

for some children compared to others.


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Case Study 2: Dr. Mendle


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Case Study 3: Dr. Clerkin

B.A. in Psychology Northwestern

M.A. in Psychology UVA

Ph.D. in Psychology UVAPost-doctoral Training- Brown Univ.

Research is on Body Dysmorphic

Disorder, examining the relationshipbetween facial perception and

cognitive factors among individuals

with a variety of body image concerns.


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What can you do that is similar

without a PhD?

Marriage and family therapy (MFT)

Licensed professional counselor (LPC)

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)


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What can you do with a B.A.?

Human Services Worker paraprofessionalrole to support psychologists on staff

Social Worker

More opportunities with masters

Will have to meet licensing requirements

Substance Abuse Counselor

Also requires certification


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What can you do with a graduate

degree?

Find one of MANY programs that is best fit foryour interests:

What are clinical vs. counseling programs? Whatis a combined program?

Which degree is right for you: PhD or PsyD?

How do you get licensed after graduation? Are there other practice-related issues that you

should be aware of?

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