Ep. 5: So You Want to Be a Prescribing Psychologist?

In this conversation with faculty colleague Dr. Cheryl Fisher, Alliant MS in Clinical Psychopharmacology program director Dr. George Kapalka discusses his extensive experience and insights into RxP, particularly focusing on pediatric populations. He highlights the evolution of training for psychologists in this field, the challenges faced in prescribing medications to children, and the impact of political changes on pharmaceutical research. The discussion also covers the collaboration between counselors and prescribers, addressing client resistance to medication, and the influence of telehealth on psychopharmacology. Finally, Dr. Kapalka provides valuable advice for clinical counselors and shares his thoughts on future trends in the field based on questions from Alliant students.