Mental Health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities: Mental health counselors offer guidance to individuals, couples, families and groups who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. Many counselors approach their work holistically, using a “wellness” model which highlights and encourages client’s strengths.

Salary: The average pay for a Mental Health Counselor is $39,119 per year.

Education: In order to become a licensed mental health counselor in most states, a master's degree is required. Schools offer master's degrees in counseling, psychology and other related mental health fields.

Demand for this Profession: The field of Mental Health Counseling is one of the few fields in the nation that is predicted to grow at almost 3 times the rate of other forms of employment. Employment in the aggregate is projected to rise by 11%; the field of Mental Counseling by 29%.

Reflection: I would not like to be a Mental Health Counselor. It seems like an interesting occupation but I don’t know how to talk to people or comfort them. This job isn’t for me.