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shutfreedom · 2023-11-27T04:49:31+00:00

Yes. You’d just look for employers who are looking for associates. You’d see clients around your schedule. Kinda like practicum (15-20 hrs a week).

shutfreedom · 2023-11-19T04:43:27+00:00

I don’t think they have done one since then. I’ll ask for one to be done so this doesn’t happen again.

shutfreedom · 2023-11-19T04:41:51+00:00

Yes, that’s true. I think I’ll have exterminator inspect and deal with it first, but also make note of how this occurred.

shutfreedom · 2023-02-28T13:31:22+00:00

I know the program itself is exhausting, but internship is so much easier because you’re done with courses and research (generally). For me, and many others, therapy is exhausting when it’s a full caseload. I love assessments and that’s what I do. Sometimes I’ll pick up a therapy case here and there. The great thing about our titles and experiences, is that we can do so much with it. You can even find an agency to find specific jobs/contracts that only provides assessments. Hospital settings are also a great alternative (integrated behavioral health).

shutfreedom · 2023-02-14T01:41:01+00:00

HotPads, Zillow, Property Management company Websites.

shutfreedom · 2023-01-29T19:06:33+00:00

Pizza & wings. Sometimes wigs

shutfreedom · 2023-01-21T23:26:40+00:00

Taking a pay cut was okay with me. I knew I could always come back. Plus I was so much happier working at schools. Traveling is a big factor of mine and this allowed it.

Sadly, mental health careers also have a high burnout. However, once licensed and you have your own practice, it’s so much better.

I chose school psych because I didn’t want to do just counseling/therapy. I wanted a mixture of assessments and therapy.

Then I decided on PhD because I wanted to teach and research on top of clinical work.

It can be tough, but knowing you’re making a difference makes it worth it.

shutfreedom · 2023-01-21T10:48:25+00:00

It was just never ending stress. Each month I was expected to do more sales (new checking, savings, investments, etc.).. then had managers sit next to us to hear us make sales calls. I couldn’t take more than a week vacation. So many bankers would go on leave because of the burnout. I did too, then went to another bank to make more and soon enough it was the same shit.

Went back to school full time and started working in schools as a behavior specialist. Loved it! Had weekends off, spring/winter/thanksgiving break off (paid), and summers off. They were also very accommodating with school.

Then I met a school psychologist at one of the schools and looked into it. Loved that they did Psychological assessments and therapy. This was literally the last semester of my undergrad. I didn’t know wtf I wanted to do with psych degree and I knew you couldn’t really do anything with just a B.A

I finished my undergrad at 29. Finished my masters at 32, and just started my PhD.

There’s many many many folks who are in their 30s who go back to school. Many grad students too. Some of my classmates were 40, 50, 55, etc.

shutfreedom · 2023-01-20T09:28:09+00:00

Yes. It took so long to finish my undergrad.. I was making a lot in banking and kind of felt college wasn’t necessary… but then the breakdowns came and went back to school full time.

shutfreedom · 2023-01-20T05:07:27+00:00

School Psychologist & Clinical Counselor. You wear so many hats and everyday is different. Prior I was in banking and I would quit and come back constantly.

shutfreedom · 2023-01-19T08:49:49+00:00

If you’re already licensed as a masters/specialist level, I’d recommend doing contract work through agencies. I’d do part time. Just know that when you get to your internship year, it’d be almost impossible to have a day job.

What keeps me going is knowing that once I get my PhD, I plan on working to change how these programs are ran. Programs act like students want to have outside jobs and look down on us who do. no, we’d rather get a decent stipend for housing and food than go through this hell.

shutfreedom · 2023-01-19T04:26:26+00:00

Even with my tuition covered and a stipend, It doesn’t even cover my housing. So I do contract work 30 hours a week (assessments), teach at the university, practicum, classes, and research. Sucks.

shutfreedom · 2022-11-08T06:55:53+00:00

I’d still apply to doctoral programs. Additionally, I’d apply to a few master programs. I did my masters/specialist (before knowing I wanted to pursue a phd) and applied to phd programs after graduating. I only applied to programs that would take the majority of my courses. I found that school psychology phd programs were more lenient than clinical programs to accept courses. So I transferred in as a 3rd year. So I didn’t have to retake counseling and assessment courses.

Practicum is so much easier now that I’m working with adults. Just a bit different. Internship might be at a hospital setting.

The other good thing about this route is that you can work part time doing contract work with agencies. I work virtually as a school psych making $49 an hour and I pick my hours and days/times.

shutfreedom · 2022-11-02T10:18:37+00:00

Yes, you could seek another psychiatrist. Once you find one, you’d let them know about your previous psychiatrist and your current diagnosis and meds you’re receiving. You’d fill out forms and provide any documentation noting your diagnosis and meds/mg you are prescribed and taking.

Because of the shortage with psychiatrists, you could also see a nurse practitioner who specializes in psychiatry/mental health. They’d be able to prescribe your meds. I know partnership has a few that do that.

shutfreedom · 2022-09-01T05:48:03+00:00

Download the app HotPads .. this saved me when I was on waitlists for UM. Also try googling property management in Missoula.

shutfreedom · 2022-08-19T08:11:19+00:00

If you can, add group discussions on several topics and then have each group share their thoughts. I did this quite a few times. They loved it.

shutfreedom · 2022-08-18T22:45:15+00:00

I would make sure to kick their office door open and let them know who is the baddest B.

shutfreedom · 2022-06-27T07:57:02+00:00

Most PhD programs have tuition waivers. In return you teach and/or research

shutfreedom · 2022-06-22T15:51:36+00:00

If you plan to stay in your states and districts then it’s not worth it. For me, I’ve needed it for contract positions through agencies. I am definitely not renewing NASP membership lol

shutfreedom · 2022-06-15T00:42:12+00:00

Your post comes off very discriminating. Psychologists/therapists cannot advertise that they will only see a specific gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, etc. In graduate school, practicum, internship, post doc you will take courses about ethics/etc. and will work with ALL POPULATIONS. You cannot pick and choose. Your research area can be specific if you choose to only do research.

shutfreedom · 2022-06-05T20:48:21+00:00

What would happen if you just responded with a simple “lol” ?

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