| Psychiatrist
(M.D.) |
Medical doctor with special training in Psychiatry (the
study of the mind.) The only mental health professional who can prescribe
drugs. Must be a licensed physician in the state in which he or she
practices, board eligible, or certified by the American Board of
Psychiatry. |
| Clinical or
Counseling Psychologist |
Master's degree
(M.A.)or doctorate (PH.D.) in psychology. Doctoral level psychologist
should be licensed by the Maryland State Board of Examines of
Psychologist. Master level psychologist should be supervised by a licensed
psychologist. |
| Doctor Of Psychology
(Psy.D) |
Doctorate in
clinical psychology. Licensed by the Maryland State Board of
Examiners. |
| Psychology
Associate
(Ph.D.,Psy.D.) |
Master's degree or
doctorate (Ph.D./Psy.D.) in clinical psychology but is not eligible for or
completed the requirements for licensure. Psychology Associate must be
approved by the Maryland Board of Psychologist and practice under the
supervision of a licensed Psychologist. |
| Certified
Professional Counselor (CPC) |
Master's degree or
doctorate in professional counseling. Certified by the Mental Health State
Board of Examiners. |
| Clinical Social
Worker (ACSW,LCSE,LCSW-C) |
Master's of Social
Work (MSW) with specialization in clinical practice. Should be accredited
by the Academy of Certified Social Workers or licensed by the State of
Maryland. |
| Psychiatric &
Mental Health Nurse Specialist |
Master's degree in
psychiatric nursing: certification requires two years of supervised
clinical practice and licensed by the State of Maryland. |
| Mental Health
Counselor (MMH) |
Specialized training
in clinical setting, certified in Maryland as " physician's
assistant/mental health. Master's degree, must pass exam approved by the
State Board of Medical Examiners. |
| Nationally Certified
Counselor |
Master's Degree or
doctorate in professional counseling. Certified by the National Board of
Certified Counselors. |
| Rehabilitation
Counselor |
Master's degree in
job and career counseling. |
| Pastoral Counselor |
Clergy with training
in Clinical Pastoral Education, usually trained in social work, psychology
or nursing: certification from American Association for Clinical Pastoral
Education: certification optional in Maryland. |
| Paraprofessionals |
Mental Health aides
with some training. Usually work under a trained professional in a
clinical setting: mental health associations. |
| Dance Therapist (ADTR:DTR) |
Masters degree in
dance/movement therapy. Credentials are awarded by the American Dance
Therapy Association. DTR, Dance Therapist Registered, graduate of an
approved Master's program, minimum 2 years clinical work with 48 hours
supervision and pass a review process: ADTR, Academy of Dance Therapist Registered, only
ADTR approved fro private practice and to supervise DTR. |
| Master's Addictions
Counselor (MAC) |
Master's degree
or doctorate in professional counseling with a specialization in
addictions. Certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors. |
| Certified Clinical
Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) |
Master's degree or
doctorate in professional counseling with specialization in clinical
counseling. Certified by the National Board for Certified
Counselors. |
|
Art Therapist, Registered ( ATR-ATR-BC) |
Master's degree in
art therapy and specialized training in several clinical settings and a
post-graduate clinical art therapy experience supervised by an ATR.
Registered by American Art Therapy Credentials Board. Board certified by
Art Therapy Credentials Board. |
