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Also known as: Behavior Analyst, Behavioral Health Clinician, Behavioral Health Consultant, Behavioral Health Counselor
You arrive at the community mental health center in downtown Seattle, the city still waking up. Your first task is to settle in, log onto your desktop computer, and open Microsoft Outlook. You quickly triage your emails, responding to a referral inquiry and flagging a message from a supervisor. Then, you launch TherapyNotes, your electronic health record system, to review your first client's file, preparing for their 9:00 AM session on managing anxiety.
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O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The career outlook for Mental Health Counselors is strong, with rapid growth projected through 2035. Most professionals hold a Master's Degree or higher. You can advance your career into positions such as a Clinical Director, a Specialized Therapist, or a Clinical Supervisor.
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$41,433 - $82,866 per year
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Bachelor's Degree
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