LIVE: Careers in Correctional Mental Health
October 21, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Pacific
1 Hour | 1 CE
Live Virtual Training via Zoom
Ashley Batastini, PhD presents a live virtual professional training program on Careers in Correctional Mental Health.
While not required, it is recommended that participants take the introductory course on Correctional Mental Health training.
Working in correctional environments as a mental health provider is challenging, but it can also be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. The need to provide therapeutic clinical and rehabilitative services to one of the most marginalized and underserved populations has become a social justice crisis. As such, careers in correctional mental health are in high demand, yet many correctional departments report difficulty recruiting and retaining competent providers.
Whether you're a student exploring career options or a professional looking for a career change, this presentation may serve as a catalyst for discovering a satisfying career that aligns with your values and provides a foundation to make well-informed decisions about the next steps in your career journey.
Program Online:
- What is a "correctional setting," and who is considered a "mental health professional" in these settings?
- Misconceptions about working in correctional settings as a mental health provider
- General expectations when working in corrections as a mental health provider
- Prevalent clinical and rehabilitative needs by correctional setting--is a jail, prison, community, or other setting right for you?
- Educational and career pathways at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels
- Review of relevant professional organizations