Monday, May 10, 2010

What is required to become an Infant-Parent Mental Health Specialist?

What is required to become an Infant-Parent Mental Health Specialist?


What type of graduate degree is required? What schools offer that degree? Any other certifications? What is the salary? Where is the best place to practice?What is required to become an Infant-Parent Mental Health Specialist?
You need a PhD or PsyD. Many schools offer these degrees. Check the APA website or your current school may have a book that lists these. The salary is anywhere from $50,000 on up. Many places are looking for this underfocused area so it would be something great to go into.What is required to become an Infant-Parent Mental Health Specialist?
A PhD in Philosophy with Psychology major or a PhPsych degree with a specialization in infant-parent mental health (family therapy).





Salary depends on if you work in a clinic or private practice. My friend is a PhD Psychologist (but not certified to write prescriptions) and makes $180 per hour.









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