"The psychological counseling teacher *** has been cancelled, can I still take the exam now?Can I still work as a counselor?”
Are the certificates that can be obtained on the market useless?Isn't it not recognized by the state?”
In September 2017, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security issued a document stating that psychological counselors were withdrawn from the National Vocational Qualification Catalog. In response to policy adjustments and the voice of the industry, the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences organized a group of experts at the end Xi of 2017 to develop a basic training program for psychological counselors with the support of the national psychological counselor unified examination expert team of the former Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.
The psychological counselor certificate is issued by the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and is included in the talent information database and can be found on the official website of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.
Why study Xi Counselor?
01High salary and wide employment
As we can see on the recruitment software we commonly use, the average salary of psychological counselors is higher.
At present, the employment scenarios of psychological counselors are relatively diverse, and there is a large gap for the profession of psychological counselors in major mental health institutions and psychological counseling institutions, community mental health service institutions, etc.
02The state attaches great importance to mental health issues
The "Healthy China 2030" plan outline points out that it is necessary to strengthen the construction and standardized management of the mental health service system, increase the publicity of mental health science among the whole people, and improve mental health literacy.
Comprehensively promote community** services for mental disorders, improve the capacity and level of intervention in psychological crises in emergencies, and set goals: By 2030, the level of prevention and treatment of common mental disorders and the identification and intervention of psychological and behavioral problems will be significantly improved.
03Improve your skills
Psychological counselor is a professional position, while mastering the relevant basic knowledge, you also need to continue to learn Xi and improve, and obtaining a psychological counselor certificate is also one of the ways to improve and consolidate your psychological knowledge and skills.
04 Handle interpersonal relationships better
Interpersonal relationships are a life issue that we must face, and learning Xi psychological knowledge can help us better understand the emotional needs of ourselves and others, improve communication efficiency, and reduce useless social interactions.
How to register as a psychological counselor
The Psychological Counselor Certificate Examination does not accept individual registration, and candidates need to attend the course Xi of an authorized training institution before they can take the Psychological Counselor Examination.
Psychological Counselor Exam Registration Process.