Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision
Document Type
Empirical Research Article
Keywords
professional counselors, qualitative, intake counselor, inpatient, psychiatric
Subject Area
Clinical Supervision, Counselor Education, Mental Health Counseling
Abstract
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.
Keywords: professional counselors, qualitative, intake counselor, inpatient, psychiatric
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.70013/7net3icz
Recommended Citation
Dyson, N. K., Rubel, D. J., & Muzacz, A. (2025). How Professional Counselors Experience Being Intake Counselors in the Inpatient Psychiatric Setting. Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision, 19(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.70013/7net3icz
