National cancellation of psychological counselor professional qualification certification , will the psychological counseling industry disappear?
Answer: The cancellation of psychological counselor qualification certification actually means that the previous counselor professional qualification certification system has withdrawn from the historical stage. For the psychological counseling industry, an era that emphasizes more standardization and professionalism is coming. According to the international standard of equipment of one psychological counselor for every 1,000 people in my country, there are only more than 30,000 people with professional ability, and there is a huge gap in my country's psychological industry.
Is there any prospect in studying psychology?
Answer: (1) A serious shortage of professionals: In the United States, 1,000 out of every million people provide psychological counseling services; while in China, there are only 2.4 out of every million people.
(2) Government promotes and vigorously advocates: During the epidemic, local health commissions issued notices to pay attention to mental health. Government policies require that Level 3 A hospitals need to establish psychological departments, and universities, middle schools and primary schools also require psychological counseling rooms to be opened and psychological counselors are equipped. What should I do if I want to take the exam now after the qualification certification is cancelled?
Answer: With the progress and development of society, the psychological counseling industry has developed rapidly, and the society’s demand for psychological counselors is increasing. As the industry develops, it will inevitably be accompanied by the continuous improvement of the evaluation system to meet social needs. The most awarded psychological counselor certificate at this stage is: "Psychological Counselor Basic Training Certificate" issued by of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Because the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is the only national psychological research unit in China, it has the best teachers in China. The textbooks related to the professional qualification examination of psychological counselors were also developed by the expert group of the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has a great influence in China, so the psychological counselor certificate of the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is the most valuable at this stage. Which groups of people are suitable for applying for the exam?
Answer: (1) Psychology enthusiasts hope to learn and apply psychological knowledge to improve the quality of work and life;
(2) Quasi-professional group, practitioners who are interested in professional growth in the field of psychological counseling.
(3) Relevant professionals in management (public management-related majors), education (education, educational technology, preschool education, special education, social sports, etc.), psychology (psychology, applied psychology) disciplines;
(4) Young Pioneers counselors, League cadres, mental health counselors, teachers or school counselors in the school;
(5) Youth social welfare institution;
(6) Psychological workers engaged in psychological counseling for the society;
(7) Personnel who have participated in psychological counseling training and hope to further participate in special training in adolescent psychological counseling;
(8) Parents who hope to prevent and solve their children's psychological problems through training;
(9) Students in normal colleges;
What are the application requirements for psychological counselors?
Answer: Take the comprehensive examination: For those who are interested in professional growth in the field of psychological services and intend to participate in the comprehensive examination organized by the psychology institute, they must meet one of the following application conditions:
(1) Have a college degree or above, and their major is not limited;
(2) Being a bachelor degree or above.
What are the professional directions of psychological counselors?
Answer: (1) Enterprises and institutions: In enterprises with large scale and more complete systems, there is a great demand for corporate psychological consultants because it is of great help to enterprises in human resources, personnel management and future development planning of enterprises;
(2) Education system: Psychological counselors (tutoring rooms) of secondary and higher education institutions such as primary and secondary schools, universities, and youth psychological crisis intervention centers;
(3) Medical units: Class A hospitals all require the establishment of psychological departments;
(4) Judicial system: According to the provisions of Ministry of Justice, psychological correction teachers must be equipped in labor camps, and temporary detention places;
(5) Prison system: detention center , drug rehabilitation center , police station people's mediators must be equipped with psychological counselors;
Psychological counselor examination What subjects do you need to take?
Answer: The subjects for the psychological counselor examination are divided into two parts: theoretical knowledge and professional ability. Basic knowledge includes: basic psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology , perverted psychology and health psychology , psychometric , counseling psychology, etc. Operational skills include: psychological diagnosis skills, psychological test skills, and psychological counseling skills.
What are the passing criteria for the psychological counselor examination?
Answer: The psychological counselor examination of the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences takes the form of a written test or an online test (under the impact of the epidemic). The basic knowledge and professional skills are tested in a total of 300 multiple-choice questions. The scores are based on a percentage system. Those who score more than 60 points are qualified.
How much does a psychological counselor earn in a month?
Answer: It varies from person to person. In Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, the hourly consultation fee of a good psychological counselor can reach about 1,200 yuan. Society needs nearly 400,000 spiritual beacons, 16 million psychological and mental illness patients are waiting for your help, 250,000 to 280,000 people who die from suicide need psychological counselors to save them, and 190,000 people need professional psychological counseling or psychological counseling in one go. The noble profession of psychological counselors is just your joining.
Can I apply for a psychological counselor?
Answer: Of course. Many of our students are studying across majors, and zero foundation is not a problem. As long as you study hard, it is still easy to develop in this direction. First register for the psychological counselor qualification certificate exam, then learn psychological counseling skills well, and you will always enter the psychology industry step by step. The students on our campus can not only get the qualification certificate, but also truly learn something, and can also lay a good psychological foundation.
Is the psychological counselor exam difficult?
Answer: Regarding the question of whether the psychological counselor certificate is good or not, in fact, it depends first on your interests. As the saying goes, interest is the best teacher, and it also depends on your learning ability and attitude towards learning. I personally think that the current psychological counselor exam is still easy to take. As long as you study hard, you can basically pass the exam. The pass rate is very high!
Where to take the exam?
Answer: The comprehensive examination of psychological counselors at the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is a national unified examination. There are test sites all over the country. The training is mainly online teaching, and registration is not subject to regional restrictions. (The specific test site and registration status shall be subject to the institution)
How long is the validity period of the psychological counselor certificate? Is annual inspection required?
Answer: Once the psychological counselor certificate is obtained, it will be valid for life and does not require annual inspection.
Is the psychological counselor certificate universal to the whole country?
Answer: The comprehensive examination for psychological counselors is a national unified examination. It is universally applicable nationwide after obtaining the certificate and is not subject to regional restrictions.
