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This research compared trends from 1981 to 1993 in several mental health professional training programs at the University of Houston Clear Lake, surveying graduates from three professional mental health master's programs—clinical psychology, school psychology, and family therapy—with the goal of identifying trends in the status of their professional credentialing and current employment. Four mental health groups have attained licensure since a 1981 survey, resulting in graduates now seeking professional licenses and perform psychotherapy more exclusively than other mental health activities. Interdisciplinary training has become increasingly important due to the introduction of managed care and other insurance regulating entities.
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Mize, L.K., Sutter, E. & Eisner, H. Graduate trends for one marriage and family therapy program in an interdisciplinary setting. Contemp Fam Ther 18, 305–313 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02196730
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