Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse – Career Overview
Other Titles – Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse, PMHNP (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner), Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric CNS), Psychiatric NP (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) What does a Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse do: Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including […]
5 million calls, texts and chats in first year of 988 Mental Health Crisis Line
by Venkatesh Gomatam, August 2023 (updated November 2023) The provincial data for 2022 released by CDC shows that the number of suicides for last year was the highest ever recorded in the US. In the 10-year period ending in 2022, over half-million (500,372) people have died due to suicide in our country. Annual rates of […]
Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors – Career Overview
Other Titles – Addictions Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor (CD Counselor), Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor (SA Counselor) What does a Substance Abuse & Behavioral Disorder Counselors do: Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs. Video […]
Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Career Overview
Other Titles – Case Worker, Child Social Worker, Family Protection Specialist, Family Service Worker, School Social Worker What does a Licensed Clinical Social Worker do: Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. […]
Marriage & Family Therapist – Career Overview
Other Titles – Clinical Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Outpatient Therapist What does a Marriage and Family Therapist do: Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in […]
Music Therapist – Career Overview
Other Titles – Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist), Neurologic Music Therapist What does a Music Therapist do: Plan, organize, direct, or assess clinical and evidenced-based music therapy interventions to positively influence individuals’ physical, psychological, cognitive, or behavioral status. Video Overview of Music Therapist Role This page includes information from My Next […]
School Psychologist – Career Overview
Other Titles – Bilingual School Psychologist, Consulting Psychologist, Psychologist What does a School Psychologists do: Diagnose and implement individual or schoolwide interventions or strategies to address educational, behavioral, or developmental issues that adversely impact educational functioning in a school. May address student learning and behavioral problems and counsel students or families. May design and implement […]
Art Therapist Career Overview
Other Titles – Art Psychotherapist, Art Therapist, Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC), Registered Art Therapist (ATR) What does an Art Therapist do: Plan or conduct art therapy sessions or programs to improve clients’ physical, cognitive, or emotional well-being. Video Overview of Art Therapist Role This page includes information from My Next Move by the U.S. Department of […]
Neuropsychologist Career Overview
Other Titles – Clinical Neuropsychologist, Neuropsychologist, Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Staff Psychologist What does a Neuropsychologist do: Assess and diagnose patients with neurobehavioral problems related to acquired or developmental disorders of the nervous system, such as neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and learning disabilities. Recommend treatment after diagnosis, such as therapy, medication, or surgery. Assist […]