Careers in Community Psychology: Findings from Diverse Careers in Community Psychology Survey

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Discussion

Abstract

The Diverse Careers in Community Psychology Survey was administered online to over 400 professionals in the field of community psychology. It addressed multiple aspects of careers such as salaries, job titles and sectors, graduate training, experience, community psychology competencies, and processes for job obtainment. Participants reported working in a variety of settings such as government, nonprofits, academia, community-based organizations, health care, consulting firms, for profit business, and international settings. Community psychologists provided insight on job setting infrastructure, what it took to get the job, and community psychology competencies used in various job settings. This roundtable will use findings from the Diverse Careers in Community Psychology Survey to help community psychologists aspiring to learn about different careers in the field, various job settings and ways to obtain employment in the field. Attendees will have an opportunity to share interpretations of the findings, pose questions and provide feedback on what would be helpful to include in the upcoming Diverse Careers in Community Psychology book.

Sub Unit

• SCRA Biennial Meeting

Presenters

• Judah Viola, National Louis University

• Olya Glantsman, DePaul University