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Mental Health Providers

Mental Health Providers. Major Point. There are a variety of different professionals who are licensed to provide mental health services Their training backgrounds and levels of experience differ. Psychiatrist. Medical degree (M.D., D.O.) 4 yrs med school (classroom & clinical)

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Mental Health Providers

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  1. Mental Health Providers

  2. Major Point • There are a variety of different professionals who are licensed to provide mental health services • Their training backgrounds and levels of experience differ

  3. Psychiatrist • Medical degree (M.D., D.O.) • 4 yrs med school (classroom & clinical) • 3-4 yr residency in psychiatry • Can prescribe meds

  4. Psychologist • Doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D.) • 4 yrs graduate school (classroom & clinical) • 1 yr internship • 1 yr post doc supervision • must pass state and national licensing exams

  5. Psychological Practitioner • in KY only • masters degree in psychology • total of 60 hours of graduate training • 5 years of supervised experience • must pass state and national licensing exams at doctoral level

  6. Other Masters Level Professionals • Licensing varies • Generally requires a masters degree in counseling or social work, a passing score on a licensing exam, and 2 years of supervised experience • In KY • LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) • LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor) • In OH • LISW (licensed independent social worker) • LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor)

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