THERAPIST

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Help people manage and overcome mental and emotional disorders.
• Help people with their family and relationship problems.
• They listen to clients.
• They ask clients questions to help them understand their problems.
• They help clients develop strategies to improve their lives.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED

• You have to have a masters degree.
• Must pass a state recognized exam.
• They have to complete annual continuing education classes.
• They must be licensed.
• They have to have 2,000 to 4,000 hours of post degree supervised clinical experience.

PAY INFORMATION

• The median annual wage was $40,080 in may 2012 for mental counselors.
• The median annual wage was $46,670 in may 2012 for marriage and family therapist.
• The 2012 median pay was $41,500 per year and $19.95 per hour.

JOB OUTLOOK

• Employment of mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists are projected to grow 29%
• Which is from 2012-2022.
• Which is much faster than average.
• The number of health insurance customers may increase.
• Over the next decade the military veterans needing and seeking help is expected to increase .

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• They work in a variety of settings.
• Such as private practice and mental health centers.
• Most work full time.
• They work with a lot of different people.
• From families to couples to kids and so on.

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