Careers in Correctional Mental Health
1 Hour | 1 CE
This on-demand professional training program on Careers in Correctional Mental Health is presented by Ashley Batastini, PhD.
This badge-earning program can be shared digitally on platforms like LinkedIn or your resume and counts towards a certificate. Enroll in this program to earn credit towards the Correctional Mental Health Certificate and share your new digital credentials with prospective employers and colleagues.
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 Outline
- 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
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the different settings in which correctional mental health professionals work
Describe misconceptions related to working as a mental health professional in corrections
Describe recommended educational and training trajectories that map onto different career options at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level
Presented By
Ashley Batastini, PhD
Dr. Ashley Batastini earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Texas Tech University and is currently an Associate Professor in the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science at Swinburne University of Technology. Her research emphasis is broadly at the intersection between the mental health and c...
Curriculum
1. Program Introduction
2. Navigating the Path: Careers in Correctional Mental Health
3. Closing Questions
Develop a Specialty Area of Practice
Transforming mental health professionals into experts
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CE Credit
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Convenience & Flexibility
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