Mental Health Counselors
- Human Services
Median Yearly Income
$54,401
Most Common Education Level
Master's or professional degree
Projected Job Growth
+15.58%
What do Mental Health Counselors do?
Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.
Career Interests Areas
- Social
- Investigative
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.