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Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Suicide Intervention Counselors

Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Suicide Intervention Counselors
If you are embarking on a career as a Suicide Intervention Counselor; statistically speaking, you have chosen a profession with one of the most positive career outlooks in the nation. According to the United States Bureau of Labor, between the years 2021-2031 mental health counseling positions will increase by 22% (approximately 43,600 new jobs per…
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How Much Do MFT’s Really Make?

How Much Do MFT’s Really Make?
The amount an MFT can realistically earn will vary from state to state. Most annual income figures found online are based upon a national average. However, that number can either falsely encourage you or needlessly discourage you. It is important to look at various sources and factors when calculating the average salary in the state…
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Signs of an Excellent Counseling Degree Program

Signs of an Excellent Counseling Degree Program
There is only one way to measure the excellence of a counseling degree program: you must ask yourself the question, “Does the program meet my needs?” Many students fail to assess college counseling degree programs in this manner. Typically a potential enrollee will look at aspects which are not answers to the subjective question, but…
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Learn How to Become an Army Mental Health Specialist

Learn How to Become an Army Mental Health Specialist
What Is an Army Mental Health Specialist? Members of the armed forces, like the Army, often have difficult times - to say the least - when it comes to staying mentally and emotionally stable. These brave men and women go through grueling training, and are separated from their families when they’re shipped overseas to live…
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Can a Psychology License Make Me Rich?

Can a Psychology License Make Me Rich?
Although a psychology degree without a license will probably not lead directly to wealth and riches; the question, “Can a psychology license make me rich?” requires examination of 3 relevant factors: Are you going to get a license to practice with a Master’s degree or with a Doctorate? What type of psychology degree will you…
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Do I Need a PhD in Counseling?

Do I Need a PhD in Counseling?
The answer to this question most often hinges on your answer to another: What Are Your Employment Goals? Hard as it is to believe, even the American Psychological Association (APA) has addressed the reality that many students decide to pursue a Doctorate in Counseling without having a clear and concise career plan in place. According to…
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Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Community Counselors

Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Community Counselors
If you are considering a career as a Community Counselor, you are entering a field which will be experiencing a substantial increase in job opportunities through 2031 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the general outlook for other career specialties is 5%, the projected growth in the labor market for Community Counselors…
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Top Places to Work as a Counselor

Top Places to Work as a Counselor
A graduate with a degree in counseling gains extensive training, knowledge and experience that allow him or her to help individuals in need of personal, emotional, behavioral and/or professional guidance. The kind of treatment and advice a professional is qualified to provide depends on what type of counseling they specialize in, which may include rehabilitation,…
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Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Substance Abuse Counselor

Employment Outlook & Career Guidance for Substance Abuse Counselor
If you are considering a career as a Substance Abuse Counselor, you have chosen a field which is earmarked by the United States Bureau of Statistics for outstanding growth projections. While the average rate of growth for employment in other fields is 5%, the increase in employment for Substance Abuse Counselors is 22%. That is…
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100 Psychology Twitter Accounts to Follow

100 Psychology Twitter Accounts to Follow
Since its launch in 2006, Twitter has quickly become one of the most popular social media services in the world. The micro-blogging service boasts more than 500 million users around the world and it has become a marketplace of sorts for news, opinions, ideas, and promotions. Say what you want about the platform's value and…
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