Counseling Psychology in Multidisciplinary Health Settings: Implications for Future Training

Authors

John D. Alcorn, University of Southern MississippiFollow
Ruth W. McPhearson, University of Southern Mississippi

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-1997

Department

Human Performance and Recreation

Abstract

Counseling psychologists have demonstrated a growing interest in the health field at a time when major changes are occurring in reimbursement and service delivery systems. In particular the need for broad-based, comprehensive treatments within cost-effective service delivery models has led to increased use of multidisciplinary staffing arrangements and increased competition among provider groups. In this article, the authors provide a historical overview of a multidisciplinary training component that has operated within a counseling psychology training program since 1979. Lessons learned from this experience are shared and recommendations are made for the future training of counseling psychologists who seek health-related careers.

Publication Title

Counseling Psychologist

Volume

25

Issue

4

First Page

637

Last Page

653

Recommended Citation

Alcorn, J. D., McPhearson, R. W. (1997). Counseling Psychology in Multidisciplinary Health Settings: Implications for Future Training. Counseling Psychologist, 25(4), 637-653.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/5410