How Professional Counselors Experience Being Intake Counselors in the Inpatient Psychiatric Setting.

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Title:	How Professional Counselors Experience Being Intake Counselors in the Inpatient Psychiatric Setting.
Authors:	Dyson, Nineka K.¹ ndyson@thisisyourcenter.com, Rubel, Deborah J.¹, Muzacz, Arien¹
Source:	Journal of Counselor Preparation & Supervision. 2025, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p1-17. 17p.
Subject Terms:	Counselor educators, Counselors, *Qualitative research, Professional identity, Semi-structured interviews
Abstract:	Intake counselors (ICs) are essential members of an interdisciplinary team who assess potential clients for admission to inpatient psychiatric facilities. This interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) explored the experiences of professional counselors working as ICs in inpatient psychiatric settings (n = 8). Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using IPA procedures. Four themes emerged that dealt with participants' experiences: (1) coping with the lack of specific training, (2) balancing professional identity and system requirements, (3) coping with the emotional stressors of the inpatient environment, and (4) depending on scarce connection and support for sustainability. The findings of this qualitative study offer implications for counselor educators, supervisors, and future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	Intake counselors (ICs) are essential members of an interdisciplinary team who assess potential clients for admission to inpatient psychiatric facilities. This interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) explored the experiences of professional counselors working as ICs in inpatient psychiatric settings (n = 8). Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using IPA procedures. Four themes emerged that dealt with participants' experiences: (1) coping with the lack of specific training, (2) balancing professional identity and system requirements, (3) coping with the emotional stressors of the inpatient environment, and (4) depending on scarce connection and support for sustainability. The findings of this qualitative study offer implications for counselor educators, supervisors, and future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	21643288
DOI:	10.70013/7net3icz