101 Careers in Counseling (eBook)

CONTENTS

Foreword by Perry C. Francis, EdD, NCC, ACS, LPC

Preface

Acknowledgments

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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