From Psych Major to Clinical Director: Jade Palladino’s Path in Mental Health

In this episode of Bison Breakthrough, we talk to Jade Palladino, a Nichols College alum and Clinical Director at Chapters Recovery Center, who’s built a meaningful career in the mental health field.Jade shares how she discovered her passion for psychology, what her journey through graduate school was really like, and the skills and mindset needed to thrive in this kind of work.We talk about:Her path from undergrad psych major to clinical leadershipTips for surviving—and thriving in—graduate schoolThe soft and hard skills you need for a career in mental healthWhether you're considering psychology, grad school, or helping professions in general, Jade offers insight, encouragement, and real talk about what it takes to make it in this field.