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Roadmap work sheet help Preparation_0-16.docx Preparation For this assignment, you will explore an area of counseling that you find interesting and that you may want to pursue as a career. It is a chance for you to become familiar with the type of job listings and titles associated with the specialization and its educational and skill requirements. Begin with a search of job postings for a current counseling job of interest to you. In can be in any area of counseling, such as mental health, social work, marriage and family therapy, addictions, school counseling, career counseling, et cetera. Based on your interest, you may choose to use your Kottler and Shepard text to read one or more of the following chapters to complete your assignment: · Kottler, J. A., & Shepard, D. S. (2015).  Introduction to counseling: Voices from the field (8th ed.). Cengage. · Chapter 10, "Family, Couples, and Sex Counseling" (for those interested in marriage, couples, and family counseling). · Chapter 11, "Career Counseling" (for those interested in incorporating career counseling into a specialization of interest). · Chapter 12, "Neuroscience, Addictions, and Psychopharmacology" (for those interested in addictions counseling). The  Occupational Outlook HandbookLinks to an external site.  from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics may also be helpful. Other resources may be found in the  Capella University LibraryLinks to an external site. or on the Internet under organizations that support the specialization. Instructions Complete and submit the  Roadmap to a Professional Counseling Career [DOCX]  Download Roadmap to a Professional Counseling Career [DOCX]worksheet. You may use any search engine that lists counseling jobs, such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and CareerBuilder. If you have another search engine you prefer, you can use that for your search. Just be sure to find a recent job posting. It is a good idea to check for jobs in your geographic area so that you can see what types of opportunities there might be for you in the future. If you cannot find one of interest to you in your area, you can use another geographic area. In your worksheet, complete the following: · Summarize the key aspects of the counseling specialization you have chosen. Think about how it is different from other specializations. · Describe the job requirements, including the skills and credentials needed (for example, the type of bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree). If licensure is required, provide a brief overview of your state's requirements (such as clinical hours, supervision required, licensure exam, et cetera). · Describe the settings in which the professional in this specialization might work, and the populations they might serve. For example, does this type of professional work in clinics, hospitals, schools, universities, private practice, social service agencies, et cetera, or a combination of settings? Who are their clientele? Do they serve a specific population or a variety of populations? · Describe how your personal as well as professional goals are aligned with this career choice. Be sure to provide examples.  Note: This portion can be written in first person since you are discussing your own personal and professional goals. · Use professional or scholarly sources to support your findings and descriptions. The sources can help you validate the job requirements, develop your explanation of what specialists in the chosen area of counseling do, what types of settings they may work in, and what populations they may serve. Additional Requirements Your assignment should also meet the following requirements: · Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message. · APA formatting: References and in-text citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting. See the  Evidence and APALinks to an external site. section of the Writing Center for more information. · Length: Complete the worksheet, approximately three pages. · References: Use credible sources, such as your textbook and government or state credentialing sites, to support your worksheet. · Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. cf_roadmap_to_a_professional_counseling_career_-16.docx Remove or Replace: Header Is Not Doc Title Roadmap to a Professional Counseling Career There are many career options in counseling. Most counseling professions require formal schooling, ongoing training, supervision, and licensure. For the Week 2 assignment, you will explore an area of counseling that you find interesting and that you may want to pursue as a career. It is a chance for you to become familiar with the type of job listings and titles associated with the specialization and its educational and skill requirements. Begin with a search of job postings for a current counseling job of interest to you. It can be in any area of counseling, such as mental health, social work, marriage and family therapy, addictions, school counseling, career counseling, et cetera. You may use any search engine that lists counseling jobs, such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and CareerBuilder. If you have another search engine you prefer, you can use that for your search. Just be sure to find a recent job posting. It is a good idea to check for jobs in your geographic area so that you can see what types of opportunities there might be for you in the future. If you cannot find one of interest to you in your area, you can use another geographic area. Counseling Careers · Mental health counseling. · Career counseling. · Addictions counseling. · Marriage and family therapy. · School counseling. · College counseling or student affairs. · Clinical psychology. · Psychiatric nursing. · Licensed clinical social work. Section 1: Your Specialization List your selected specialization. Summarize the key aspects of the counseling specialization you have chosen. Think about how it is different from other specializations. Section 2: Job Requirements The future counseling professional must consider the requirements of the state in which they reside. Each state has unique requirements and credentials. Complete the items below using course and career resources to map out the journey to becoming a counseling professional. As you explore, make sure to follow the guidelines outlined by the credentialing board in your chosen state. Specifics Overview Directions: Find requirements for the counseling specialization you have chosen. If your state requires a license for the profession, locate the credentialing requirements for specialization. Complete the table below. Cite your source for the credentialing requirements. Employment Location: In which state do you reside or plan to live? Provide the link to your job ad. Provide the job title from your ad. What credentials does your state require for the counseling specialization? Does it require a license? If so, what are the requirements for the license? Education Requirements Overview Directions: Find educational requirements for the counseling specialization you have chosen. Complete the table below. Cite your source for the educational requirements. What degree is required (none, associates, bachelors, masters, et cetera)? Are there specific courses required for your state, and are there a certain number of hours in this content (that is, Ethics=4 hours)? Is continuing education a requirement? (For all licenses, it is a requirement, but may not be required for nonlicensure careers). If yes, what are the continuing education requirements? Other Requirements Overview Directions: In addition to educational requirements, states require credentialing exams, supervision hours, and prior experience in the field. Complete the table below. Cite your source for the credentialing requirements. How many hours of supervised experience is required? Are working experience hours required? If so, how many? Are any licensing or certification tests required? What other requirements are there that you haven’t already listed on the form? Section 3: Settings and Populations Directions: Fill in this table to describe the setting and population a professional in your specialization might work in. Cite a credible source to support your statements; your textbook may be a good choice. Describe the setting a professional in your chosen counseling specialization might work in. Describe the population a professional in your chosen counseling specialization might work with. Section 4: Goals Directions: Fill in this final table to conclude your professional counseling career roadmap. How do your personal and professional goals align with the chosen counseling specialization? Explain and provide examples. References Provide an APA-style reference for any cited source in your worksheet. 1 1 image1.emf