COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY NOTES NO.

RESNICK – further asserts that CP are unique in
their expertise in the area of:
o PERSONALITY
o PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
o INTEGRATION OF SCIENCE
o THEORY and PRACTICE
MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
1. THE PSYCHIATRIST
CORE TRAINING:
--Rx of patients w/ supervision from a more
experienced psychiatrist.
--Little training in the study of human behavior
and minimal or no experience in research.
 Physician
 Prescribe medication
 Treat physical ailments
 Gives physical exam
 Use extensive variety of medications in
treating psychological difficulties of their
patients.
PSYCHIATRY is deeply rooted within
framework of organized medicine.
2. PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER
CORE TRAINING:
-- Masters in Social worker and Ph.D in Social
worker with a specialized clinical training in
mental health settings.
 Conducts psychotherapy
 Deals with social forces or external
agents that contributes to the patient’s
difficulty
 Visit homes and places (streets, place of
work) where the client spends the bulk
of their time and life.
 More concerned with practical matters
of living.
 less concerned with abstract or
theoretical generalization
The social work profession is a leader in the
utilization of a supervised field work, intense
involvement with everyday life and stresses of
their patients.
CORE TRAINING:
-- Masters in Social worker and Ph.D in Social
worker with a specialized clinical training in
mental health settings.
3. COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST
 Works with normal or moderate
maladjusted individuals
 Principal methods of assessment:
- INTERVIEW
- TESTING
 Involve in: B E C O T
- Biofeedback
- Educational counseling
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Occupational counseling
 Work settings: H I R E M
- Hospitals
- Industry
- Rehab centers
- Educational (college & univs)
the - Mental Health Clinics
 Activities: P C D V S T E P
- Preventive Treatment
- Consultation
- Development of outreach
program
- Vocational Counseling
- Short term Counseling
- Theraphy (1-15 Sessions)
- Engage in Psychotherapy
- Private Practice
4. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGIST
CORE TRAINING:
-- Ph.D training in child clinical psychology with
additional training and experience in academic
and learning problems.
 Work with educators to promote
intellectual, social and emotional
growth of school children.
 Help to plan learning environment –
generating programs to assist the
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development of children with special

intellectual, emotional and social needs
 Evaluate children and recommend
programs, treatment or placement.
 Consult with school officials on issues of
school policies or classroom
management
 Work Settings: S D H C P
- Schools
- Daycare Centers
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Penal Institution

5. REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGIST
 Research & Practice focus on people
who are physically or cognitively
disabled w/c maybe the results from
birth defects, or later illness or injury.
 Helps adjust patients/clients to their
disabilities and physical, psychological,
social and environmental barriers that
often accompany them.
 Work settings:
- Rehabilitation Institutes
- Hospitals

6. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST
 Involve in prevention and treatment of
illness.
 focused on research and practice
 contribute to the promotions and
maintenance of good health
 DESIGN, EXECUTE, STUDY program to
help people stop smoking, manage
stress, lose weight or stay fit.
 Work settings:
- Medical Centers
- Serves as consultants to business
and industry