Mental Health Counselor/Therapist Job Description

For written Job Description Submission 2 (Mental Health Counselor / Therapist), you must meet the following basic requirements:

Must be 2-3 pages (double-spaced) PER profession reviewed
Must include a references page (using a minimum of 4 references minimum per profession reviewed). References should be in APA style. References page does not count toward the 2 page minimum. References do not have to be peer-reviewed journal articles for this assignment.
Must be written in narrative format following the order below and addressing each area sufficiently.
Use O*NET** Online as well as other reliable online information sources (e.g., , APA, AMA, AOA, ACA, NASP) as appropriate to complete a job description review for the following profession: Mental Health Counselor/Therapist (i.e., Licensed Professional Counselor; Marriage and Family Therapist; School/Guidance Counselor).

For the Mental Health Counselor / Therapist profession:

Define the scope of practice (e.g., provide a 2-3 sentence description of what a clinical psychologist does).
Describe the education required for the profession (i.e., college degrees required, majors). What knowledge, skills, and abilities does this professional need to possess? Identify at least one college or university that offers each required educational degree or training program, as well as the basic application requirements for that program.
Describe additional required training (e.g., clinical internships, postdoctoral fellowships, residency, supervised practice) required for this specialty.
Describe the type of license the professional would need to hold in Mississippi and one other state of your choice. What is required to obtain this license (i.e., education, training, examinations, etc.)?
Describe the type of work settings for these professionals (e.g., hospital, mental health clinic, school, university counseling center). Identify one agency in which such a professional would be employed (e.g., Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources; Mississippi State Hospital).
Provide a summary of the type of work activities and tasks in which this professional engages. Include a summary of a current job description located online in at least one of the settings described above (include the agency name, position title, job requirements, duties, and other available information).
Identify a major national professional organization to which this professional is likely to belong (e.g., American Psychological Association). What are the requirements for membership?
Compare and contrast how this profession differs from the other related professions (e.g., how does a psychologist differ from a school counselor or psychiatrist)

**Note: O*NET is found online at: http://online.onetcenter.org/ (Links to an external site.) (type in the job title you are searching for into the Occupation Quick Search area in the top right of the website)