MidGrowing growth
Mental Health Counselor
Guide clients through emotional and behavioral challenges
$40,000 – $70,000/yrProvide counseling for anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions.
Highlights
Common tasks
Conduct counseling sessions, develop treatment plans, and refer to higher levels of care.
Potential downsides
Low reimbursement rates, private practice building difficulty, and vicarious trauma.
Skills
CommunicationProblem solvingTeachingResearch
Interests
HealthcareSciencePsychology
Industries
Healthcare
Work style
People-focusedCollaborativeHands-on
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