Mental health professional

Narrative Summary I had a chance interview Professional Mental Health Counselor on October 19, 2015, I had an opportunity to meet K.W. an License Professional Counselor-Mental Health (LCPC). Ms. K.W. also is licensed Therapist she services men and women struggling with Substance Abuses problems and Mental Health what we call now co-occurring disorder in an outpatient setting. In my interview with K.W., we had discussed 15 question that focus on the life of a Professional Mental Health Counselor, and her respond was as followed.(Q1) The social worker has a primary focus on a client's community or clinical well-being and Psychologist focus the customer behavior pattern that can range from mood disorder multiple personality disorder bipolar disorder…

Mental Health Multidimensional Intake Form The mental health multidimensional intake form used for the following critique is a well-written, easily read seven-page assessment for the client to fill out. It was retrieved from the online database of the practice Focused Solutions. At the beginning of the intake form, it expresses that although the assessment may seem lengthy, the client should be able to complete it rather quickly, as it only requires check marks in most areas. This particular…

psychology is a unique field of work and it differs from all other mental and health professions. Clinical psychologist differs from other psychology disciplines. Clinical psychologist focus on psychotherapy. Clinical Psychologist work more with seriously disturbed populations more so than the other disciplines (Pomerantz, 2013), working in hospitals and inpatients units. In addition, compared to the other disciplines in psychology, clinical psychologist spend a great deal of their time in…

Confidentiality and Privilege Psychology can be a complex set of ethical standards of laws and principles, which are treated with the uppermost respect. Confidentiality between mental health professionals and privileges of trust as a professional are correlated with the APA Ethics Code of Standards (Fisher, 2012). Law and ethics are two different areas of psychology that can emerge from within those areas. Confidentiality is private information consented between the mental health professional…

According to Corey & Corey (2012) mental health counselors plays a vital part in society as there has always been a need to make an impact or be the one to make a difference in someone else’s life. This is a very challenging career and it does not always end with positive results, but it is an opportunity to help these mental health patients. It can be challenging in that some of these individuals have to want your help and some are simply not interested in changes. This is why some are…

great enthusiasm that I submit my application for the internship program at San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health for the 2017-2018 training year. With practicum placements primarily in the community mental health sector in Los Angeles, I have cultivated a passion for working with underserved populations, particularly those who experience severe mental illness (SMI). As I consider my career trajectory in community mental health, I am very interested in the psychological training…

Psychopharmacology and the Mental Health Counselor Most counselors are not trained in Psychopharmacology. A mental health counselor must have common knowledge and understanding of the impacts of Psychopharmacology and the expectations of the client. Professional counselors must develop an awareness of how drugs influence client’s behaviors. The relationship between Psychopharmacology and counseling is one that addresses the whole client and is viewed as a holistic approach to intervention in…

Psychology as a whole can be defined as the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. One fascinating aspect of psychology is the subsection known as abnormal psychology. This essay will define what abnormal psychology is; outline the various criteria used to define abnormal behavior and discuss the differences between Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, and Social Workers. First we must define what abnormal psychology is. One of the more succinct definitions can be found in…

If I was asked to write a monthly column on mental health for a national newspaper, I would be sure to inform them that I am a clinical forensic psychologist, and unless I had enough years of experience in the field, I would most likely not take the offer. However, if I did decide to take the offer and the newspaper used my image as a mental health professional to discuss issues unrelated to forensic psychology, I would consider this unethical. In my opinion, the only way it would be ethical to…

There come times in individuals lives where they feel that a matter is out of their able hands and need the help of someone who is more knowledgeable and will be able to give them assistance. Individuals that seek help from professionals rightly expect that any information disclosed will be kept private. Confidentiality is a fundamental aspect of any professional-client relationship, meaning that professionals are obligated to maintain that the information of the client and any matters discussed…