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Feb 6, 2015 | 9:00 am
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, social worker positions are expected to grow by an astounding rate of 19% through the year 2022. Throughout the United States, it is predicted there will be an increased need for qualified social workers over the coming years. Those who enjoy helping people deal with mental, emotional, and behavioral issues will have an excellent opportunity to enter a field with solid growth potential and a competitive salary. How Massachusetts Social Workers Stack Up The state by state job outlook varies, but Massachusetts has the highest concentration of jobs in the social work... Read more...
Feb 6, 2015 | 9:00 am
Working in the field of clinical psychology can mean doing a job that pays well while offering a great chance to help those in need. Clinical psychologists are in relatively high demand and for those who find the work appealing; the payoff of a nice salary is just an added bonus. Of course, when it comes down to crunching numbers regarding the salary of a clinical psychologist, a lot is dependent upon location. A clinical psychologist salary by state varies according to factors such as population, lifestyle, environment, and socio-economic status in a particular area. California Tops the List for... Read more...
Feb 6, 2015 | 8:00 am
What Licensing Provides Although there are many jobs within Social Services that only require the completion of a degree program and certification, many states also require licensing. The individual states have the right to define what the profession is and how it should be performed within their boundaries. Government agencies have a responsibility to the public to provide quality services within the fields their employees were hired to practice. Licensing is a regulatory step taken by most states to minimize abuse of the social worker’s position and ensure that counseling is provided by qualified practitioners. To obtain a license in... Read more...
Feb 6, 2015 | 8:00 am
Human resources (HR) is truly an important part of any business, large or small. Accounting and engineering have always been a part of business strategy, but with federal laws and regulations mounting by the day, having knowledgeable personnel in the HR department is a rising priority. It is no longer just the “extra secretary” to process the paperwork. The position has become highly professional and is often consulted when decisions are made as to staff changes. Many companies require HR to approve both the hiring and dismissal of employees. What is Human Resource Management? There are currently over 98,000 individuals... Read more...
Feb 5, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Accredited vs. Non-Accredited Programs The most important thing to consider when applying for programs that offer clinical social worker classes is to make sure they are accredited programs. Sometimes schools that are not accredited offer no future in licensure because they are not accredited with the Texas Council on Social Work Education. This can be a huge waste of money and time. If the student is not sure what type of degree or certificate is offered, career counseling may be in order. The Social Work Licensing Board has up to date information on ever changing regulations and is an excellent... Read more...
Feb 5, 2015 | 11:00 am
A Special Type of Commitment It’s not an especially cheerful job. In many ways, it can be one of the saddest jobs you’ll ever experience; picking up the broken pieces of lives shattered by self-abuse or by the abuses of others. Your job may involve not only your client, but your client’s family, teaching them interactions that will strengthen them as a unit, creating a supportive net for the victim. You may discover family trends with abusive roots going back through several generations. You may have to help your client find safe-housing under a confidentiality clause that will not allow... Read more...
Feb 5, 2015 | 10:00 am
Choosing to be an Air Force Psychologist can be a rewarding career decision for the right person. A psychologist in the United States Air Force will work with both military personnel and their families. Military personnel are normal people who have the same issues and problems as anyone else, so they require the same services available to them that are available to the public at large—this includes psychological services. However, Air Force personnel and their families experience additional issues and problems that are not common to the public at large, so an Air Force Psychologist must be uniquely qualified to... Read more...
Feb 5, 2015 | 9:00 am
Are you interested in learning all about Texas counselor licensing? Beginning the Process The state of Texas takes licensure process for counselors extremely serious. In fact, the process for Texas counselor licensing begins before the student ever starts an academic pathway for this career. A criminal history background check is required to enroll in most counseling programs in Texas. There are certain felony type charges that may impede progress in these types of education. Depending on certain crimes, students may be ask to wait longer and prove up character before being able to apply for education in counseling venues. Several... Read more...
Feb 5, 2015 | 8:00 am
It is no secret that child abuse is prevalent in our society and the effects of child abuse are far reached from just the home or family members. Many times, children are bullied into thinking that if they tell someone about their abuse, another family member (or themselves) could be in grave danger. Sometimes, the definition of child abuse is blurred; therefore, hard to identify. Child abuse has become so prevalent that laws are in place demanding child care workers, teachers, or medical personnel to report suspected cases of child abuse, so the child can be taken out of the... Read more...
Feb 4, 2015 | 12:00 pm
With the increase in child abuse, bullying, peer pressure, mental illness, and a rise in crime, the field of Child Psychology is growing and there are more psychologists that need training to work with these types of children. A Child Psychologist is trained in how to handle the different child and support recovery from mild to serious mental, social, and educational roadblocks. A child psychologist must decide what ages he or she is most interested in, so they can focus on the developmental norms according to age. A Child Psychologist would not treat a 10-year-old the same way as an... Read more...
