Training for independent practice: A survey of graduate programs in clinical psychology.

Cantor, Dorothy W.; Moldawsky, Stanley

doi:10.1037/0735-7028.16.6.768

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“…Private practice was the employment choice for one half of this sample, and other studies of clinical and counseling psychologists have found this to be the emerging preference (Prochaska, Nash, & Norcross, 1986; Tipton & White, 1988). However, for such exposure to occur, resistance to private practice issues in APA-approved training programs must first be overcome (Cantor & Moldawsky, 1985; Lowe & Ritzler, 1980).…”

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A longitudinal study of the career satisfaction of clinical psychologists.

Walfish¹,

Moritz²,

Stenmark³

1991

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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A sample from a previous study of recent graduates of doctoral programs in clinical psychology were surveyed regarding their satisfaction with training and career choice eight years later. With a return rate of 94%, high levels of satisfaction were found; 89.4% of the sample indicating that they would become psychologists if that had it to do all over again. Results suggest that making training more relevant to the work of the practicing psychologist and exposure to different role models during training may be related to career satisfaction. The level of satisfaction with a career choice in clinical psychology in samples of very experienced clinical psychologists has been the focus of several studies (Kelly, Goldberg, Fiske, & Kilkowski, 1978; Norcross& Prochaska, 1982). In each of these studies respondents indicated a high level of dissatisfaction with their career choice. To extend the work of these early researchers, Walfish, Polifka, and Stenmark (1985) examined career satisfaction in a random sample of recent graduates (1.5 years of professional experience). The levels of satisfaction were much higher for this group, with 85% of the sample indicating that they would once again choose psychology as a career. The purpose of the present investigation is to follow up with the graduates in Walfish et al.'s (1985) study eight years after the initial polling. In addition, this area of research will be extended by examining several dimensions of career satisfaction, rather than simply asking the global question of making the same career choice once again.

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A longitudinal study of the career satisfaction of clinical psychologists.

Walfish¹,

Moritz²,

Stenmark³

1991

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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“…Tryon (1983) argued that because of the decline in academic jobs and in the employment opportunities in the public sector that depend on governmental funding, the number of full-time independent practitioners should continue to rise in the future. Despite this, most APA-approved training programs in professional psychology have a negative attitude toward integrating independent practice practicum experiences into their curriculum, and many oppose this as a career path for their students (Cantor & Moldawsky, 1985; Lowe & Ritzler, 1980).…”

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Beginning and maintaining an independent practice: A Delphi poll.

Walfish¹,

Coovert²

1989

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

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A panel of experts participated in a Delphi poll, in which they examined the best strategies for developing and maintaining an independent practice in professional psychology. The panel also addressed tips for graduate students considering independent practice as a career path. Results suggest that commitments to excellence, to the client, to the community, and to one's personal and professional development are the key ingredients to success.

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“…There have been a series of studies concerning the curricula offerings in PsyD and PhD programs, all of which were based on specific areas of interest to their authors. They have found that more than twice as many PsyD programs as PhD programs offer training in independent practice (Cantor & Moldawsky, 1985). In substance abuse, more PsyD programs had faculty members with this interest, and more offered practicum placements in these settings (Chiert, Gold, & Taylor, 1994).…”

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PsyD training in clinical psychology.

Stricker¹

APA Handbook of Clinical Psychology: Education and Profession (Vol. 5).

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Training for independent practice: A survey of graduate programs in clinical psychology.

Cited by 9 publications

References 5 publications

A longitudinal study of the career satisfaction of clinical psychologists.

A longitudinal study of the career satisfaction of clinical psychologists.

Beginning and maintaining an independent practice: A Delphi poll.

PsyD training in clinical psychology.

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