Assignment: Interview an Licensed Professional Counselor
Interview a practicing counselor and provide a written transcript per syllabus. The following questions will be useful in conducting the interview. The report must be 3 to 4 pages, including cover page and should include a discussion of the role of the counselor you interviewed within his/her work setting. Specifically, state your personal reaction to the interview. The person you interview must have a, LPC. Related to the responses provided by the LPC
1. How long have you been a counselor?
2. Describe your training and degrees.
3. What is your job title?
4. Describe your duties and your work environment.
5. In your experience, does a counselor have a unique role working in a multidisciplinary team?
6. How do you communicate effectively with other professionals at your workplace? How about with other agencies or schools?
7. What is a typical day like?
8. What do you like best about your job? Least?
9. Describe the core of your philosophy how to help people.
10. What theorists, writers or researchers have influenced you most?
11. If you had your career to do over again, what (if anything) would you do differently?
12. What advice would you have for those who are preparing to enter the helping profession?
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.