You need to be a national first-class psychological counselor and a national second-class psychological counselor. The following is a detailed introduction.
National first-class psychological counselor examination
The national first-class psychological counselor examination is sponsored by the Chinese Psychological Association. The examination is divided into two parts: written examination and interview.
The written test examines the candidates' relevant theoretical knowledge, including 120 multiple-choice questions and 8 big questions; The interview examines the candidates' practical operation ability and communication ability. The examination cycle is generally 10 month of each year and 1 month or February of the following year, and the examination registration time is generally in June and July of each year.
National second-level psychological counselor examination
The national second-level psychological counselor examination is also sponsored by the Chinese Psychological Association. The examination is divided into two parts: written examination and oral examination.
The written test examines the candidates' basic theories and skills, including 100 multiple-choice questions and 6 big questions; The oral examination examines the candidates' practical operation ability and communication ability. The examination cycle is generally 10 month of each year and 1 month or February of the following year, and the examination registration time is generally May and June of each year.
Qualifications of psychological counselors
1, under 40 years old;
2. Bachelor degree or above in psychology and related majors (such as education, sociology, medicine, etc.). );
3. Have psychological counseling experience or complete a large number of psychological counseling cases;
4. Complete professional training courses and internships;
5. Pass the national psychological counselor exam.
Competency requirements of psychological counselors
1, understand the knowledge and skills of mental health, and be able to correctly understand, face and deal with individual, family and collective psychological problems;
2, good at communication, have certain discourse and expression skills;
3. Enterprising, innovative and pragmatic;
4. Strictly abide by national laws and professional ethics in professional ethics, and protect customer privacy;
5. Ability of listening, speaking, reading and writing in English.
Conclusion: If you want to be a mental health counselor, you need to take the national psychological counselor exam. The examination is divided into national level I and level II, and the cycle is generally in 10 month of each year and 1 month or February of the following year. In addition to passing the written test and interview, you also need to meet the relevant qualifications and ability requirements.