Ever feel like you missed your calling?

[Smurfy]

Oh, so the occupational handbook and other job reports from the department of labor are inaccurate? This was also literature I gathered from the American psychological association. I did like a 12 page research paper and did occupational interviews with people in the field.


So smurf > APA and DoL?

ah no. But I manage the entire behavioral health provider network for United Behavioral Health in the state of WI. We have thousands of providers, most of which are masters level clinicians.

So I ask, what "jobs" are you referring to?

 

[chris302001]

ah no. But I manage the entire behavioral health provider network for United Behavioral Health in the state of WI. We have thousands of providers, most of which are masters level clinicians.

So I ask, what "jobs" are you referring to?

Babe, cw has been a member of elitefitness.com since 2003, AND he's wrote a paper on something related to psychology in undergrad. I think it's clear that he qualifies as expert opinion. The guy knows what he's talking about.

 

[nefertiti]

WTF does that work.... here in FL you cant be licensed to practice if you dont have a PhD... same for AZ as well...

I probably won't ever go the private practice route, fwiw....and most people i've encountered there have phds. But most of the people I've worked with as a patient or volunteer in various mental health centers or crisis centers have had masters level education, and that's the area I'm most drawn to. I'm not interested in psychiatry, or being someone's weekly head shrink haha, just getting my hands dirty and working with the people who are hitting rock bottom, who are in such crisis that they need that person who can break through.

 

[shirlene29]

my brother in law went with a sociology undergrad and a psych minor.....he has not gone for his masters yet (this fall I think?) butfor what you're describing clinical therapy work...yes a masters was what was required.

It was NOT stellar money, but if this isn't a concern, then why not?? go for it.

 

[lartinos]

I probably won't ever go the private practice route, fwiw....and most people i've encountered there have phds. But most of the people I've worked with as a patient or volunteer in various mental health centers or crisis centers have had masters level education, and that's the area I'm most drawn to. I'm not interested in psychiatry, or being someone's weekly head shrink haha, just getting my hands dirty and working with the people who are hitting rock bottom, who are in such crisis that they need that person who can break through.

People like you are really needed too. I have known a few people who just couldn't stomach that kind of work.

 

[nefertiti]

I figured the beach location/dive job was a pit stop. You always seemed so excited about being there that I never mentioned it. I don't mean this in a pejorative way at all, but you struck me as much more capable than the career you'd chosen.

You definitely seem empathetic and I'd bet you will make a great shrink/social worker (or whatever similar career you choose).

It's good to hear that you are getting back on track. Good luck!

Oh I always knew it was temporary on some level. I fantasized about being a beach bum for a long time, but the truth is I cannot do something that vapid for very long. I love it and I enjoy the teaching aspect more than almost anything. But I still need to be doing something that matters in some way. I've toyed around the last year with a lot of ideas....mostly marine biology and this. Either one involves going back to school, but as much as I love the ocean I can be involved in conservation efforts without doing it as a job. I can't really get my hands dirty with people in need without the degree backing me up.

 

[nefertiti]

Awww, Nef. I definitely sympathize with you. You've always seemed like "a helper" to me. You were listening to my (now stupid) problems my first week around here and I think some type of social work would be an awesome job for you and one you'd be good at.

That being said, last year I started a non profit that helps girls under 18 (purposely vague description). If you're interested, shoot me a PM and I'll give you some details and maybe we can try to work something out if you want a trial run on how you'd enjoy/be fulfilled by that type of thing.

P.S. Not that this ever helps, but you're beautiful, girl.

I'm interested!! I was very involved with the non profit world when I lived in DC, would love to get involved in that kind of thing again in whatever way I can.

 

[PICK3]

I did like a 12 page research paper

single spaced or we talking double spacing here

 

[cindylou]

Awww, Nef. I definitely sympathize with you. You've always seemed like "a helper" to me. You were listening to my (now stupid) problems my first week around here and I think some type of social work would be an awesome job for you and one you'd be good at.

P.S. Not that this ever helps, but you're beautiful, girl.

I agree..how many hours did you spend on teh phone w/ me Nef? You've always made me laugh/smile.

 

[calveless wonder]

Babe, cw has been a member of elitefitness.com since 2003, AND he's wrote a paper on something related to psychology in undergrad. I think it's clear that he qualifies as expert opinion. The guy knows what he's talking about.

That information didn't come from me dipshit. I told you my sources.

And what applies in Wisconsin might not apply on the national level.