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Explore Clinical Mental Health Counseling Jobs

Prepare for a Wide Range of Licensed Counseling Careers

As more people recognize the benefits of counseling and mental health services, employment in the field is on the rise – in fact, job outlook for mental health practitioners is growing much faster than the national average for all occupations. Community organizations, government agencies, and even the criminal justice system rely on trained mental health professionals to provide treatment and counseling programs for diverse populations.

The University of New Haven’s online M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program prepares you to advance your career as a Licensed Professional Counselor or National Certified Counselor in a variety of settings.* A concentration in forensic mental health gives you the opportunity to specialize your skills for an in-demand practice area.

Mental Health Clinician

$54,024/YEAR2

Mental health clinicians work with individuals or groups to treat and diagnose mental health conditions. They evaluate patients, guide them through counseling sessions, and assess progress over time. Mental health clinicians might work in hospitals, inpatient and outpatient facilities, or community agencies.

Substance Abuse Counselor

$49,710/YEAR1

Substance abuse counselors, also known as addiction counselors, serve clients with addiction in crisis or recovery contexts. They help them develop strategies to cope with substance abuse and receive the treatment they need. In many cases, these counseling professionals coordinate with psychologists, psychiatrists, or social workers to develop effective treatment plans.

Additional clinical mental health counseling jobs:

  • Forensic psychologist
  • Marriage and family therapist
  • School or career counselor
  • Social and community service manager

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Program Outcomes: Become a Qualified Counseling Professional

When you complete the online M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, you will be able to:

Concentration Options

M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Forensic Mental Health

The forensic mental health concentration prepares students for counseling specifically focused on offenders or victims in forensic settings. You will learn how criminal justice relates to professional counseling through coursework in forensic assessment, abnormal psychology, law, and more.

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Assessments

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Sources:

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/substance-abuse-behavioral-disorder-and-mental-health-counselors.htm.
  2. Payscale, Average Mental Health Clinician Salary. Retrieved from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Mental_Health_Clinician/Salary.

*Click here to learn more about licensure information for the online MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.