CA Psychologists....not in demand?

[calimft]

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There was a research study published a while back saying that the demand for psychologists in the state is full, if not overcrowded in metropolitan areas, and will only worsen in the future.

This is a quote from a very old 2007 thread. The topic was prof schools in CA but that is NOT what I'd like to discuss. I'd like to get feedback on being a psychologist in California. I'm an undergrad and just a bit discouraged about my career path since I've read much on this board about CA being saturated with Psychologists. I have many years of education ahead only to choose a path with little or NO demand? 😕 I don't yet know what my ultimate goal is though (clinical, education etc...)

 

[docma]

There is a significant oversupply of psychologists and marriage/family therapists in California and a shortage of social workers--in metropolitan areas. If you are willing to work in rural counties, there are more opportunities. The Board of Psychology and BBSE (social work and MFT, LPC board and you can link to it from BOP) websites have stats on currently licensed practitioners so you can do some research on your specific areas of interest.

 

[deleted176373]

Having lived in California, I can assure you that there are better places to live, don't limit yourself geographically... live life and explore the world.

Mark

 

[JD7699]

This is a quote from a very old 2007 thread. The topic was prof schools in CA but that is NOT what I'd like to discuss. I'd like to get feedback on being a psychologist in California. I'm an undergrad and just a bit discouraged about my career path since I've read much on this board about CA being saturated with Psychologists. I have many years of education ahead only to choose a path with little or NO demand? 😕 I don't yet know what my ultimate goal is though (clinical, education etc...)

I read that CA ranked 16th in psychologists per capita of the 50 states, so there are 15 states that have more per population. The urban areas are saturated with mental health professionals. There are many rural opportunities.

 

[jnine]

Having lived in California, I can assure you that there are better places to live, don't limit yourself geographically... live life and explore the world.

Mark

Better than California?

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

It is bad in many places, but CA is particularly bad because they chose to support so many "locals" by creating more internship sites. I'm sure people can still do fine, but you'll have to be a top/unique psychologist because of the increased competition.

 

[deleted176373]

Better than California?

In a word... Texas... I need not say more. 🙂 LOL!