Mental health Counselor

Mental Health Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:

   Mental health counselor offer guidance to individuals, couples, families, and groups who are dealing with issues that affect their mental and well being. They encourage their clients to discuss emotions and experiences. Most mental health counselors may work for a school. A government department or even an agency.  

Salary:

    41,800

Education:

   They are required to become a mental health counselor in all states, which includes a master’s degree and a state license. The bachelor’s degree programs can be completed in a variety of fields and they usually take about 4 years to complete. Common coursework included individual and group therapy methods, psychological development, group dynamics and social and behavioral theory.   

Demand or need for this profession:

   They should be able to find an easy connection with people and be able to constructively discuss their problems and issues. Another thing is that they need excellent written and verbal communications skills and an analytical approach.  

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Reflection: Would you like to become one? Why? Why not?

I think that I would like to become one because you get to tutor/help other by trying to fix their problems. Another thing is that I like to help others feel better about themselves. Lastly they get to feel clean because they know the are trying to get help.