Congratulations to those of you in our community who have recently graduated! This is an immense achievement reflecting years of hard work and dedication and is an accomplishment that deserves recognition.
Now that you have graduated and might be beginning your advanced degree or your career search, you may also be wondering where to start. We've gathered some tips and resources for you to take with you as you join the behavioral and mental health professional community as a graduate of your program.
For those applying or attending grad school:
- What I Wish I Learned in Psychology Graduate School
- "I'm so broke!": Strategies for financial success as a graduate student
- American Psychological Association's Graduate and Postgraduate Education Recommendations
- Listen to How to Prepare for the EPPP with Dr. Kristen Wilkinson and What I Wished I Had Known as Graduate Student with Dr. Nikki Johnson on the Behavioral Health Today podcast
- A Guide to MSW Degrees and Becoming a Social Worker
For those starting their careers:
- Visit Triad Jobs Marketplace featuring more than 60,000 behavioral and mental health career opportunities
- Wondering about top employers for new graduates? Forbes has collected a list of America's best employers for new graduates, many of which are in the healthcare industry. Review the list of employers here.
- American Psychological Association's Career Pathways
- Listen to Starting Your Private Practice with Dr. Jana Martin and Money Skills for Therapists with Linzy Bonham on the Behavioral Health Today podcast
- Starting Your Own Practice? Here’s Where to Start.
- Six Degrees of Social Work — A Social Work Education Connects Professionals on Diverse Career Paths
- The World Needs You: Social Worker Demand Increasing Across the Globe
- A Day In the Life of an In-Home BCBA
If you're not sure where to start after graduation, an academic counselor or mentor can often provide helpful insight and assist you in determining which career paths may work best for you based on your personal goals and interests.
Again, congratulations on your graduation! We wish you the best of luck as you move forward in your education and professional career.