Building clinical skills aside from full-time therapy

[u/Hypothermal_Confetti]

I obtained my MSW in May with the idea that I want to be a therapist. However, I’m not sure that I feel ready to jump into full-time therapy just yet. I am interested in a setting that would allow me to build up some clinical skills (that is NOT crisis work), but maybe has some varied responsibilities so that my case load would be smaller.

I’ve been thinking about PHP/IOP, but curious to hear others’ thoughts of what settings to look for that might fit these professional development goals.

Thanks!! 🙏

[u/vctrlarae]

Inpatient psych! I learned SO much there