Synopses & Reviews
This concise, user-friendly book offers straightforward information describing exactly what managed care is, how it affects counseling professionals, and the best practices for working within its structure. Essential reading for anyone beginning a career in the helping professions, THE ELEMENTS OF MANAGED CARE explores the historical development of managed care, the parameters it imposes on counselors, changes in client/therapist interactions, ways to improve managed care, and other key topics.
Review
"Good, practical information for beginning therapists."
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 95-104) and index.
About the Author
Ph.D., SIU, Carbondale Scott T. Meier is a licensed psychologist who received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. He is associate professor and co-director of training for the Program in Counseling and Educational Psychology, SUNY Buffalo.
Table of Contents
"An exciting, new text that 'tells it like it is' in managed care…should be required reading for anyone planning to work in the mental health professions." "Good, practical information for beginning therapists." "Very practical and useful for opening the door of managed care to the graduate student who has no in-depth experience in the field."