MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:On the job, mental health counselors: Work with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health. Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences. Examine issues including substance abuse, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, LGBTQ issues, self-image and,or stress.

SALARY:43,190 USD

EDUCATION:Educational Requirements for Mental Health Counselors. 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, psychology and other related mental health fields.

DEMAND OR NEED FOR THIS PROFESSION:Employment of mental health counselors is projected to grow 20 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations.

REFLECTION: I would like to be a Mental Health Counselor because i want to work with what goes on in a person's brain but at the same time i'm not really good with understanding people or comforting them.