M.A counseling job opportunities

[Civilization502]

What are the job prospects for a licensed counselor?

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[erg923]

You will be able to get one. You will usually make between 30-60K depending on specific job and location.

 

[Civilization502]

Will you primarily be working with alcoholics? What are the differences between getting a PHD in psychology anbd counseling? Moreover, are you able to specialize in counseling?

 

[erg923]

Will you primarily be working with alcoholics? What are the differences between getting a PHD in psychology anbd counseling? Moreover, are you able to specialize in counseling?

1. depends on where you work
2. research training and more extrensdive training in therapy, psychopathology, testing/asessment, opportunities for specailzation.
3. I dont know what this is asking.

 

[xXIDaShizIXx]

1. depends on where you work
2. research training and more extrensdive training in therapy, psychopathology, testing/asessment, opportunities for specailzation.
3. I dont know what this is asking.

Yeah OP, what do you mean about specializing in counseling if you already have a counseling degree?

 

[Rivi]

In the southeast, lots of jobs, little pay though (30-50k a year starting, although there is some room for more money with a private practice on the side).