Topic
An Interview with a Clinical Psychologist
Instructions
Interview someone who is currently working in an organization. This is an informational interview, and not a job interview!!! It is important to note the difference! Write up the results of you interview in a 3-4 page paper. The following questions are a guide as to the questions that you should ask:
What is the organization? What is their purpose?
Who did you meet with?
How long has the organization been in existence? How did it come to exist?
What do they evaluate? How is it done? If they don’t evaluate anything, why not?
Who are their stakeholders? How are they supported?
What are their biggest challenges? How do they plan to stay in existence? Where will support come from?
What kinds of career opportunities exist in this organization? (Just remind the person that you are not asking for a job, but just want to learn more about how you could best position yourself for a future career).
How did the person you are interviewing come into this organization? What was their career trajectory?
What would they recommend to others who want a career in this field?
Answer preview
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) called the North Staffordshire Children and Young People’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) in Dragon Square Community Unit is an organization that was established to provide evidence based care for children and young people. The organization offers services through its highly trained and well supported workforce, among them is Doctor Sherwin Pham. The organization works with young children and adolescent because of their vulnerability. These are people who are prone to feeling sad, worried, angry, lonely, and frightened and the usual feelings that arise from their imagination that no one understands them.
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