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Jump on the Pen-Pal List: My list for burned out therapists who are looking for support and a change:https://balanced-thunder-281.myflodesk.com/drjenbNearly half of therapists will end up leaving community mental health. Some are leaving entirely. So what else can we do for work?! The conversation covers three main categories: using clinical skills in a different way, utilizing therapy skills in non-clinical roles, and completely departing from the field of therapy. The host provides examples and suggestions for each category, including assessment work, working in a school setting, teaching adjunct courses, working in human resources, and exploring sales or marketing roles. The conversation emphasizes the importance of considering transferable skills and finding a job that aligns with personal interests and strengths.Keywords therapists, burnout, careers, quitting, therapy, transition, clinical skills, non-clinical roles, transferable skillsTakeawaysTherapists often experience financial strain and burnout, leading to high turnover rates in the field.There are various career options for therapists looking to transition out of therapy, including using clinical skills in different ways, utilizing therapy skills in non-clinical roles, and completely departing from the field.Examples of using clinical skills in different ways include assessment work, working in a school setting, and providing supervision or consultation.Examples of utilizing therapy skills in non-clinical roles include teaching adjunct courses, working in human resources, and exploring sales or marketing roles.Completely departing from the field of therapy can involve leveraging transferable skills in other industries, such as project management, real estate, or sales.It is important for therapists to consider their interests, strengths, and desired work-life balance when exploring career options outside of therapy.TitlesExploring Career Options for Therapists: Using Clinical Skills in Different WaysUtilizing Therapy Skills in Non-Clinical Roles: Teaching, Human Resources, and MoreSound Bites"Nearly half of therapists are leaving their jobs, it's the system's problem, not your own problem.""If you are in the throes of burnout, we need to find more ways for you to rest and replenish.""Career options for therapists: using clinical skills, therapy-adjacent roles, and complete departures."Grab my free money guide: https://balanced-thunder-281.myflodesk.com/tshwticuti
