I not sure if some professional titles vary much in other countries. In the US, psychiatrists have actually gone to med school and then specialize in psychiatry. Therefore they can prescribe medication. Generally, if they see patients on an out patient basis, they schedule appointments every 15 minutes, allowing them 10 minutes to question the symptoms (eating, sleeping, suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety) and then adjust medication accordingly. They are by far the most educated when it comes to the anatomy of the brain etc., however, they send the least time with clients and often rely on notes from others to identify particular behaviors or make appropriate diagnosis.
PROVIDE Counseling
1.)LPC- licensed professional counselor. All but one state requires a license in counseling to provide professional counseling service or claim that you provide professional counseling services. The state issues the license after you meet the educational requirements of a masters degree, complete and additional 2000-4000 hours working under supervision, and pass a licensing exam. You then have credientials of LPC or LPCC, provide counseling, have knowledge of meds but do not prescribe.
3 types a. clinical
b. rehabilitation, such as vocational rehab
c. school counselors
2.)LSW-licensed social workers can also provide counseling services. About the same as professional counselors except masters degree is in social work. Some states have provisional licenses in social work but only allow you to work for the state in the capacity of the dept. of human service such as a child protective worker.
3.)licensed psychologist. Also masters degree but in psychology, hours under supervision and passing exam. Psychologist with masters are able to perform tests that counselors and social workers are not permitted to. They have more training in research and methods and testing than social workers and counselors. Often, they spend a lot of time doing testing such as MMPI.
Each of the 3 professionals generally spend 45-60 minutes per session with a client. Each is required to complete continuing education credits and they can specialize in areas of their choice or in combination. In addition, they can seek further credentials such as Addictions certification or Trauma certification, or Art or Music certification of a whole variety of other certifications.
Those who have PhD have even more education and that allows them to be professors at universities. They are also paid more and some states require that master level professionals have a PhD on staff at agencies to sign off on charts. I believe Medicare requires a PhD.
It is always ok to ask about the credentials. My experience has been that sometimes generalist may recognize trauma disorders but do not have the experience to diagnose and treat. I am a bit bias but I think that a good question is "how long have you been in practice?" "licensed?" Some newbies are excellent in some areas of interest. However, some are a bit uncertain and not as confident.
I would like to know more about the specifics for treatment in other countries.
PROVIDE Counseling
1.)LPC- licensed professional counselor. All but one state requires a license in counseling to provide professional counseling service or claim that you provide professional counseling services. The state issues the license after you meet the educational requirements of a masters degree, complete and additional 2000-4000 hours working under supervision, and pass a licensing exam. You then have credientials of LPC or LPCC, provide counseling, have knowledge of meds but do not prescribe.
3 types a. clinical
b. rehabilitation, such as vocational rehab
c. school counselors
2.)LSW-licensed social workers can also provide counseling services. About the same as professional counselors except masters degree is in social work. Some states have provisional licenses in social work but only allow you to work for the state in the capacity of the dept. of human service such as a child protective worker.
3.)licensed psychologist. Also masters degree but in psychology, hours under supervision and passing exam. Psychologist with masters are able to perform tests that counselors and social workers are not permitted to. They have more training in research and methods and testing than social workers and counselors. Often, they spend a lot of time doing testing such as MMPI.
Each of the 3 professionals generally spend 45-60 minutes per session with a client. Each is required to complete continuing education credits and they can specialize in areas of their choice or in combination. In addition, they can seek further credentials such as Addictions certification or Trauma certification, or Art or Music certification of a whole variety of other certifications.
Those who have PhD have even more education and that allows them to be professors at universities. They are also paid more and some states require that master level professionals have a PhD on staff at agencies to sign off on charts. I believe Medicare requires a PhD.
It is always ok to ask about the credentials. My experience has been that sometimes generalist may recognize trauma disorders but do not have the experience to diagnose and treat. I am a bit bias but I think that a good question is "how long have you been in practice?" "licensed?" Some newbies are excellent in some areas of interest. However, some are a bit uncertain and not as confident.
I would like to know more about the specifics for treatment in other countries.
