Counselors in mental health or behavioral medicine advise individuals about how to deal with and overcome emotional, mental and social problems.
Substance Abuse/AODA (Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse) Counselor – Substance abuse counselors work with individuals and families dealing with substance abuse problems.
Mental health counselors work in hospitals, behavior medicine facilities, prisons, rehabilitation centers, clinics, and other institutions. They work closely with other specialists including psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. They provide individual and group therapy sessions and monitor the patient’s activities and progress during treatment. They also may refer patients to other resources and support services. Counselors may work evenings to accommodate clients’ schedules.
Education: 4-6 years
Patient Interaction: High
Physical Activity: Medium
Salary: $44,790
Job Growth: High
Psychologist/Doctor of Psychology/Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD/PsyD/LCS)
Mental Health Counselor (MHC)/Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Mental health counselors usually need a master’s degree in mental health counseling or in psychology or social work. To become certified, counselors must earn their master’s degree and complete certain requirements including: acquiring post master’s experience, passing a written exam, and confirmation of supervised clinical experience.
Concordia University
Lakeland College
Marquette University
Mount Mary College
Nicolet Area Technical College
University of Wisconsin – Madison
University of Wisconsin – Platteville
University of Wisconsin – Stout
University of Wisconsin – Superior
University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Viterbo University
Alcohol and Other Drug Alcohol Counselor
Alverno College
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Fox Valley Technical College
Gateway Technical College
Moraine Park Technical College
Northcentral Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
University of Wisconsin – Stout
Waukesha County Technical College
Child And Adolescent Counseling
University of Wisconsin – Stout
Community Counseling
Lakeland College
Eating Disorders
University of Wisconsin – Stout
Gerontological Counseling
University of Wisconsin – Stout
Higher Education Counseling
Lakeland College
Human Development
University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
Marriage and Family Therapy
Edgewood College
University of Wisconsin – Stout
Univeristy of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Mental Health Certificate
University of Wisconsin – Parkside
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Alverno College
School Counselor
Concordia University
Lakeland College
Mount Mary College
University of Wisconsin – Stout
University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
Substance Abuse Counselor
Edgewood College
Fox Valley Technical College
Nicolet Area Technical College
Northcentral Technical College
University of Wisconsin – Platteville
University of Wisconsin – Stout
Viterbo University
Graduate Program offered in Madison, Waukesha, and Wausau
Southern New Hampshire University
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Milwaukee
American Association of State Counseling Boards (AASCB)
305 N. Beech Circle
Broken Arrow, OK, 74012
918/994-4413
www.aascb.org/aws/AASCB/pt/sp/home_page
American Counseling Association
6101 Stevenson Ave.
Alexandria, VA, 22304
800/347-6647
www.counseling.org
American Mental Health Counselors Association
675 North Washington St., Suite 470
Alexandria, VA, 22314
800/326-2642 or 703-548-6002
www.amhca.org
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
1001 N. Fairfax St., Suite 510
Alexandria, VA, 22314
703/535-5990
www.cacrep.org/template/index.cfm
National Board for Certified Counselors
3 Terrace Way, Suite D
Greensboro, NC, 27403-3660
336/547-0607
www.nbcc.org
Number Employed in 2014 (Wisconsin): 1,720
Number Employed in 2014 (U.S.): 134,500
Expected Employment in 2024 (U.S.): 160,900
Percent Employment Growth (2014-2024): 20%
Expected Annual Openings: 5,450
Median Salary in 2014 (Wisconsin): $44,790
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