PSYC FPX 3002 Assessment 4 Career Planning PSYC FPX 3002 Developing a Psychology Perspective Prof. Name:

PSYC FPX 3002 Assessment 4 Career Planning

PSYC FPX 3002 Developing a Psychology Perspective

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Directions: Respond to the following questions in preparation for completing the Career Planning Worksheet.

1. What is your career goal? (If you don’t have a specific goal, this can be a general statement to begin your research.)

My career goal is to work as a Case Manager for a Health Plan. Case managers, also known as case workers, interview clients, make referrals to ensure appropriate services are provided, and work with clients until they improve or no longer need services.

1. Find a job opening in your state that aligns with your goal and respond to these questions:

a. Is a college degree required? If yes, what degree?
b. Is a state license required? If yes, what license?
c. What skills or knowledge does the job require?
d. What experience does the job require?
e. Does the salary meet your needs?

a. A degree is required for this role. It can be in various fields such as social services, behavioral sciences, or healthcare.
b. A state license is not required, but there are certifications, such as Florida 701B Certified, Certified Case Manager, or Certified Behavioral Case Manager, that can be obtained later to specialize.
c. Relevant experience in the Managed Care Field.
d. The job requires two years of experience in psychology, sociology, gerontology, or any related social services field.
e. Yes, the average salary for this position can start at $60,000 per year or more.

1. If a license is required for the job, find the requirements for licensure on your state’s Department of Licensing website and respond to these questions:

PSYC FPX 3002 Assessment 4 Career Planning

a. Does the license require a degree? If yes, what degree?
b. Does the license require the degree to be from a school with specific accreditation? If yes, what accreditation?
c. Does the license require passing a test(s)? If yes, what test(s)?
d. Does the license require an internship or experience? If yes, what are those requirements?

a. The licensing requires a bachelor’s degree or higher, which can be in social work, psychology, sociology, healthcare administration, or any related field.
b. No, the licensing does not require the degree to be from a school with specific accreditation.
c. Depending on the certification, it may require passing the 701B test, Certified Case Manager Examination, or Certified Behavioral Case Manager Examinations.

1. If a graduate degree is required for this job, look at a graduate program offering that degree and respond to these questions:

a. Do they require a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) to apply? If yes, what is the GPA?
b. Does the program require you to take a test (e.g., GRE) to apply? If yes, what test?
c. Does the program require specific coursework before entry? If yes, what courses?
d. Does the program require completing an internship or practicum? If yes, what are the requirements?

A graduate degree is not required for this job role.

1. Browse Capella’s course catalog and identify courses that can help you reach your goal.

PSYC FPX 3002 Assessment 4 Career Planning

PSYC-FPX4330 – Psychopharmacology: How Drugs Work – This course can enhance my understanding of medications and their effects on the brain, which will help me understand future clients’ or patients’ mental health.

1. Find an article or website that discusses the future growth or changes in this career area.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a 12% growth in employment (much faster than average) for social and community service managers between 2021 and 2031.
(https://www.forbes.com/advisor/education/become-a-case-manager/)

Next, complete the Career Planning Worksheet. Use the spaces below to respond to the questions about your career goal.

Career Goal: Write a sentence stating your career goal based on awareness of the projected job market.

Based on the data provided, I am eager to pursue career opportunities that will become available once I graduate with my bachelor’s degree. Community and social services are fields that will always need case workers to assist clients with their health or daily living.

Job Market: Write a paragraph describing whether this job will continue to be in demand and what changes are pre