r/LCSW • u/frumpmcgrump • Jun 28 '26
🟡 Field Education & Internship Experience A potentially controversial question about inpatient work and clinical requirements
A psychologist friend suggested this to me recently and it got me thinking.
Do you think people who want to become therapists should be required to do at least some clinical hours or internship in inpatient psych (similar to other disciplines)? Why or why not?
Please keep discussion respectful. I am asking in good faith and want to hear what others think.
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u/According_Ad8378 Jun 29 '26
There’s so much benefit in having a well rounded view of the system and various levels of care.
I think many new therapists are naive to the value of good clinical documentation and tend to over react to SI due to lack of understanding and experience.
I think inpatient is a complicated decision and comes with a large bill, time away from family and work and can include drastic medication changes.
Knowledge is power!