Counseling Careers: Which Path is Best for You?

COUNSELING CAREERS WHICH PATH IS BEST FOR YOU O median pay in 2010 TYPES OF COUNSELORS: 1. SCHOOL & CAREER M entry level education 2. SUBSTANCE & BEHAVIORAL DISORDER D number of jobs in 2010 3. REHABILITATION A job outlook 2010-2020 4. MENTAL HEALTH, & MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS O work environment SCHOOL & CAREER COUNSELORS School counselors help students develop social skills and succeed in school. Career counselors assist people with the process of making career decisions by helping them choose a career or educational program. median pay education level number of jobs job outlook work environment $53.380 Master's 19 $25.67 School counselors work in 281.400 19% public and private schools. per year Degree Career counselors work in colleges, government OR (about as fast as avg) career centers, and private practice. per hour SUBSTANCE&BEHAVIORAL DISORDER COUNSELORS Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors advise people who have alcoholism or other types ofaddiction, eating disorders, or other behavioral problems. They provide treatment and support to help the client recover from addiction or modify problem behaviors. median pay education level number of jobs job outlook work environment $38,120 High school diploma 27% $18.33 equivilent Mental health centers, prisons, and private 85,500 per year OR practice. or (faster than the avg) per hour REHABILITATION COUNSELORS Rehabilitation counselors help people with emotional and physical disabilities live independently. They help their clients overcome personal, social, and professional effects of disabilities as they relate to employment or independent living. median pay education level number of jobs job outlook work environment $32,350 Master's 28 Degree 129,800 Schools, prisons, independent facilities, rehabilitation agencies, and private practice. per year OR $15.55 (faster than the avg) per hour MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS & MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS Mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists help people manage or overcome mental and emotional disorders and problems with their family and relationships. They listen to clients and ask questions to help the clients understand their problems and develop strategies to improve their lives. median pay education level number of jobs job outlook work environment $39.710 Master's Private practice and mental health centers. per year Degree 156,300 37% OR $19.09 (much faster than the avg) per hour for more info visit BESTMASTERSINCOUNSELING.COM SOURCES http://www.bls.gov/ooh/eommunity-and-soeial-service/rehabilitation-counselors.htm http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Community-and-Social-Service/School-and-career-counselors.htm http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/substance-abuse-and-behavioral-disorder-counselors.htm http://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/mental-health-counselors-and-marriage-and-family-therapists.htm DEVELOPED BY N NOWSOURCING