Mental Health Counselor
Careers
Also called: Clinician, Counselor, Mental Health Specialist, Mental Health Therapist
Job Outlook in Vermont
High Demand
What you might do
Mental Health Counselors work with people to take care of their mental health. They meet with individuals and groups to help them find ways to deal with feelings and problems.
Where you might work
Mental health center, doctor’s office, private practice, hospital, residential treatment center.
Related Links
My Next Move: Mental Health Counselors
O*Net Online: Mental Health Counselors
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
Vermont Mental Health Counselors Association (VTMHCA)
American Counseling Association
Education Required
Licensed Mental Health Counselors hold a master’s degree (2 years after a 4-year bachelor’s degree); but there are many different jobs in mental health care, some of which only require a bachelor’s degree or non-degree training.
Where to Study
Community College of Vermont
University of Vermont
Vermont State University - Castleton, Johnson
Vermont State University - Johnson
Vermont State University - Online
Vermont State University - Williston
Central Connecticut State University
- Counselor Education with Specialization in Clinical Professional Counseling (MS)
- Marriage & Family Therapy (MS)
Connecticut State Community College
Eastern Connecticut State University
Sacred Heart University
Southern Connecticut State University
University of Bridgeport
University of New Haven
University of Saint Joseph
Central Maine Community College
Eastern Maine Community College
Husson University
Kennebec Valley Community College
Southern Maine Community College
University of Maine at Augusta
University of New England
University of Southern Maine
Berkshire Community College
Boston College
Boston University
Bridgewater State University
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Merrimack College
Springfield Technical Community College
Worcester State University
Franklin Pierce University
Keene State College
Manchester Community College
Plymouth State University
Southern New Hampshire University
Rhode Island College
Sacred Heart University (CT)
Southern New Hampshire University
University of Bridgeport (CT)
University of New Hampshire
- Behavioral Science: Counseling Foundations Option (AS)
- Applied Psychology: Counseling Foundations Option (BS)
University of New Haven (CT)
University of Southern Maine
Vermont State University
For more information, contact your regional AHEC:
Northern Vermont AHEC
www.nvtahec.org
802-748-2506
Southern Vermont AHEC
www.svtahec.org
802-885-2126
