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
American Counseling Association
Vermont Psychological 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
Saint Michael's College
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)
Berkshire Community College
Boston College
Boston University
Bridgewater State University
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Merrimack College
Regis College
Springfield Technical Community College
Worcester State University
Franklin Pierce University
Keene State College
Manchester Community College
Nashua Community College
Plymouth State University
Southern New Hampshire University
University of New Hampshire
Husson University (ME)
Merrimack College (MA)
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 Southern Maine
University of Vermont
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
