I am currently a junior majoting in psychology and am starting to research graduate schools. My ultimate goal is to become a play therapist and I have the following questions.
1.) Firstly, would it be better to get a Masters in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling? What does it mean that an MSW offers more options for insurance billing? Will I have more job opportunities with an MSW vs one in counseling?
2.) I understand that in nyc it takes 3 years of post-graduate experienced to get licenced as a clinical social worker and 150 hours of of education in play therapy plus 35 hours of supervision. Will I be able to accomplish this simultaneously? How long does it take to complete 150 hours, more or less than a year?
3.) Will I have a flexible schedule as a play therapist with a master's degree, i.e. being able to plan my schedule? How much do play therapists make in nyc?
4.) What is an average day like for a play therapist?
Thanks, I really appreciate any and all help. There really isn't that much info regarding play therapy that I could find on the internet.
1.) Firstly, would it be better to get a Masters in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling? What does it mean that an MSW offers more options for insurance billing? Will I have more job opportunities with an MSW vs one in counseling?
2.) I understand that in nyc it takes 3 years of post-graduate experienced to get licenced as a clinical social worker and 150 hours of of education in play therapy plus 35 hours of supervision. Will I be able to accomplish this simultaneously? How long does it take to complete 150 hours, more or less than a year?
3.) Will I have a flexible schedule as a play therapist with a master's degree, i.e. being able to plan my schedule? How much do play therapists make in nyc?
4.) What is an average day like for a play therapist?
Thanks, I really appreciate any and all help. There really isn't that much info regarding play therapy that I could find on the internet.
