This study reports the results of a survey of 381 psychologists working in college or university counseling centers. Survey questions sought information about career patterns of counseling center psychologists. Included were reasons for seeking, staying with, or leaving a particular position; satisfaction with past and current work activities; and future career planning. An analysis of the survey responses led to identification of distinct career patterns for counseling center psychologists as well as unique drawbacks and advantages associated with counseling center work. Overall, the results suggest that the college counseling center is a satisfying employment setting characterized by early entry and a minimal number of job changes oner the span of a career.
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