• Mental Health treatment in the 21st century generally involves a coordination amongst several healthcare professionals drawn from different disciplines.
• While medical doctors still run the show (in the form of Psychiatrists), their role has typically diminished to that of diagnostician and prescriber of medication (and the occasional assessment and/or ECT).
• Clinical Psychologists are often called upon to handle assessment work (psychological and cognitive testing), as well as psychotherapy.
• Social workers increasingly offer psychotherapy services as well.
• A host of related professionals, (licensed counselors specializing in substance abuse, marital and family therapy, etc.) now exist as well and handle many psychotherapy tasks.
• Psychiatric nurses are still around too, handling much of the hands-on work involved in inpatient hospital care.
• Whether you are looking to understand your therapists' credentials better, or are wondering about a career in mental health treatment, this information is helpful to know about.

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