Mental Health Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Mental health counselors help patients work through personal issues like anger management, depression, suicidal thoughts, aging, parenting, self image, relational problems, stress, addiction. They provide psychotherapy, assessment, diagnosis, substance abuse treatment, and crisis management.

Salary:

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) 2016-17 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median national annual salary for mental health counselors is $42,250. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors.

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, psycology, and other related mental health fields.

Demand Needed for this Profession:

State licensing is a requirement. Voluntary certifications, such as the National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Master Addictions Counselor are available

                

Reflection:

I don’t think that being a mental health counselor would fit me. I think i’m to impatient to become one. Although I do like helping and assisting others. It is probably something to take into consideration.