Abstract: | The growing involvement of psychologists in the management of human services, particularly in the public sector, has not been reflected in the development of corresponding academic or practicum training focusing on issues of service delivery. This article gives an overview of the practitioner-manager role and develops a rationale for management-oriented training in doctoral programs. An introductory course is briefly noted, and a review of models, knowledge and skills, and training resources is provided. Also described are practitioner-manager trends, training alternatives, and competing demands of the graduate curriculum. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |