Question

Some psychological treatment providers are not required to have as much training as psychiatrists and psychologists. Match each treatment provider with the appropriate scenario.
psychiatric social worker
paraprofessional
psychiatric nurse
Julianne went to graduate school for a Master of Social Work (MSW) and was trained to help direct people to appropriate mental health services. She now works at a community hospital.
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Even though Bob has no higher education in psychology, he volunteers on a suicide hotline, supervised by people with more training.
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Lyle works at an outpatient clinic, having received a bachelor’s degree focusing on the care of clients with psychological disorders.
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Answer 1

- Psychiatric social worker — Julianne went to graduate school for an MSW and directs people to appropriate mental health services at a community hospital.
- Paraprofessional — Bob volunteers on a suicide hotline with no higher education in psychology, supervised by more trained staff.
- Psychiatric nurse — Lyle works at an outpatient clinic after receiving a bachelor’s degree focusing on care of clients with psychological disorders.