Scared

jjbmstinco · October 2014

I think its pretty apparent how I feel about my current job. Well I got a call today for a local community mental health center. They are looking for a part time therapist. They would like me to join the team. I am scared for a couple of reasons, but I am not sure if its a good scared!

1. I am worry that I will burn out.

2. I am worried that I will suck

3. Its adding more to my plate. I am doing ok now, but worry that it will be too much

I am excited about

1. getting supervision. This helps me get my final LPC status. I need 200 hours and its 70 dollars per hour. If I get it here, its free because I am working for them

2. a fresh opportunity to build myself

3. a team that is new and I like some of the people on the team

4. The extra money would be nice to try to pay of my SL off sooner.

AHHHHHH

Penguin129 · October 2014

Hmmm.... the pluses seem to outweigh the minuses for sure. How many hours a week is it?

jjbmstinco · October 2014

I think its as needed but I know that they have more clients that need served. I don't think there is a lack of people who need to be seen. I would say 20 hours? Which in reality, it just means I would have to leave school on time. Most of the time I work late or chat with people.

shellyamf · October 2014

I agree that it sounds like a good opportunity for you. If it was too much for you would you be able to step back?

ImperiumWife · October 2014

I think it sounds like a wonderful opportunity. I would see if you can take a lower number of hours if you need to. And as far as burnout, I think it would actually help you, because it would give you good things to focus on, and helping people would be that.

jjbmstinco · October 2014

Thanks for the advice. We'll see how it goes. I submitted the application. I am hoping this gets me through the year.

TaraW1979 · October 2014

That sounds great. Good luck!

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