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Mental Health & Disability
Do you have what it takes?

To be successful in this field the following attributes are necessary:

  Good physical and emotional health
  A genuine liking for people
  An understanding of people's fears and needs
  Tolerance and empathy
  Ability to deal with confidential information appropriately
  Reliability and a sense of responsibility
  Flexibility and a good sense of humor


Ask yourself these questions:

  Do I possess excellent communication skills?
  Can I handle exposure to pain and suffering?
  Can I handle exposure to mental disturbance and human sorrow?
  Am I willing to continually update myself on advances and changes in the field?
  Am I willing to earn advanced degrees and certifications if necessary?
  Am I willing to work evenings or weekends, or be "on-call" if that is required?
  Am I able to be encouraging while still allowing people to make their own decisions?



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