Makenzie Christman pd 4 by Makenzie Christman https://padlet.com/mchristman19/zjg6758yrp6y Mental health counselor en-us 2019-02-28 04:46:00 UTC 2026-03-17 17:52:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Job description and responsibilities mchristman19 https://padlet.com/mchristman19/zjg6758yrp6y/wish/336259372 Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. Help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. 

https://student.naviance.com/careers/view/202/overview]]> 2019-02-28 04:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mchristman19/zjg6758yrp6y/wish/336259372 Working conditions mchristman19 https://padlet.com/mchristman19/zjg6758yrp6y/wish/336259660 Mental health counselors often work in all different types of health facilities. (Ex: hospitals and psychiatric hospitals, along with mental health clinics, hospice care centers, and home health care centers)

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Benefits are average, nothing abnormal. Some examples may include sick leave or health insurance. 

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Unemployment rate: 2.2%
Ranks #10 in "beat social service jobs"
For a rough estimation/example, there are 318 available jobs as a mental health counselor in Philadelphia

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- 2,000 to 4,000 hours of supervised clinical supervision
- must pass a state license test

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- George Washington University
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Purdue University Global
- Saint Leo University]]> 2019-02-28 05:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mchristman19/zjg6758yrp6y/wish/336260959 Job Benefits & Job Drawbacks mchristman19 https://padlet.com/mchristman19/zjg6758yrp6y/wish/336261167 Benefits: 
- good opportunity for advancements and pay raise
- alternative work schedule; somewhat flexible
Drawbacks: 
- high stress level job

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