Become a Mental Health Professional
- Many students take psychology to hace a career as a mental health professional here is a list of professionals:
- Marriage and Family Counselor (MFCC)
4-year college degree +Masters degree in Counseling
What they do -Counseling and Therapy - Social Worker (MSW)
4-year college degree +Masters degree in Social Work.
What they do-Counseling and Therapy
- Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN)
4-year college degree in nursing + specialized training
What they do-Counseling and medication management - Psychologist (Ph.D.)
4-year college degree+ Ph.D. (Usually an additional 4 years) + internship
What they do-Behavior therapy, and Counseling, Psychological testing - Child Psychologist (Ph.D.)
4-year college degree+ Ph.D. (Usually an additional 4 years) + internship
What they do-Behavior therapy, and Counseling, Psychological testing
- Psychiatrist, General (M.D.)
4-year college degree + 4-year medical degree+ at least four years training in psychiatry
What they do-Children 14 and over, therapy, medication management
- Psychiatrist, Child (M.D.)
4-year college degree + 4-year medical degree+ at least five years training in general and child psychiatry
What they do-Therapy, medication management
