I know here in CA you would need to go back for a degree in counseling in a grad program because it requires a license and internship. Check out what your state requires.
You will need to have a college degree to be a counselor. I suggest looking into a degree program for social work.
The qualifications for a community counselor can vary by location. Generally speaking, a counselor would have a Masters Degree in social work, or psychology.
Crisis counselor or psychiatric technician ...
Most social workers have a bachelor's degree in social work (BSW). Some, but not many have a degree in a related field. Thus, you can start with an associate degree, but you will have to pursue a bachelors degree afterward. The career counselor at the college you attend can advise you of the best approach at the associates level so that you have a smooth transfer to the four year college or university.
Typically, the minimum degree requirement for a social worker is a, bachelor's degree in social work (BSW).
You can obtain a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Guidance and Counselling and apply to Service Commissions. They have a website, just google them.
A social worker is someone that has a Social Work degree and licensure as a social worker. This would require either a BSW (bachelors of social work), an MSW (masters), or a doctoral level social work degree. If you are simply wanting to work with the mentally ill and/or addicts, it really depends on what type of employment you are looking for. It is possible to get a position working as a mental health tech / psych tech at a group home or inpatient hospital with just a HS diploma. Case management positions typically require a bachelor's degree with a preference for people with a degree in social work, human services, or a related field. If you are wanting to work as a therapist, you will need a masters level degree. If you are wanting to be an addictions counselor, having a masters degree would definitely help, but you can get a job doing that with a lower level degree.
I know in the state of CA to open a counseling business you need an MA in counseling and to be a license counselor. A BA in social work is not the same as counseling and you haven't gone through the internship required for counseling.
These two jobs are not mutually exclusive. You can be a social worker and a marriage/family/child counselor all at the same time. It sounds like you're interested in a career in the helping professions. The usual route is to get a bachelor's degree in anything and then get a master's degree. To be a family therapist, you can either get an MSW (Master's in Social Work) or an M.S. in counseling psychology or some other psychology program. To decide which degree program is best for you, be sure to check out your state licensing requirements for their degree requirments for a licensed clinical counselor.
Typically no. To be a school counselor, it usually takes a master's degree in student personnel services, with certification.
In order to get a job as a social worker, a minimum of a bachelor's degree is required, and some employers may require a master's degree. An associate's degree with a specialization in social work could help you get a job as a preschool teacher, social services manager, case manager, residential counselor, or a similar position.
Yes. Your sister does indeed need a degree/degrees, however it's not exactly a social work degree. She needs to have anyone one of the following: A Diploma, in Social Work, Undergraduate Degree, Graduate Degrees, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Social Work.