$40,000-55,000 in an agency.....$80.00-150.00 private practice. $40,000-55,000 in an agency.....$80.00-150.00 private practice.
Anywhere between $25 - 60K a year, depending on degrees, certification, and position (counselor, treatment director, private practice, etc.) Top end would be a Masters level or PhD with Master Addiction Professional and state professional licensing (in Florida, Licensed Mental Health Counselor). Addiction counseling is not the highest-paying area in the mental health field by any means, but it is one of the more challenging and rewarding. The best counselors tend to be recovering themselves, since they can relate better and the clients can relate to them, although I have known excellent ones who were not.
YES, some can. It depends on whether or not diagnosing is included in the scope of licensure in your state.
A mental health counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals cope with life challenges, mental health issues, and emotional problems. They provide therapy, support, and guidance to clients in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. Counselors use various therapeutic techniques to help clients develop coping strategies and improve their overall mental well-being.
Yes, I was given an official diagnosed of aspergers by a licensed clinical social worker. Only a clinicalsocial worker can make this diagnosis, not a social worker. You do not need to see a psychiatrist, I dont because I don't take medications. But a team approach is helpful like a social skills groups and support groups.
It boots your self-esteem so that makes your mental health healthier. :)
Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being are all parts of our mental health. It influences our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Additionally, it influences how we respond to stress, interact with others, and make good decisions. From childhood and youth through maturity, mental health is crucial for everyone.
There are therapies that help. Talk to a counselor and make it clear that you are asking for help. You'll find some. May have to work at it a bit. Contact your local mental health association, or try this site: http://www.ncld.org/
I am a mental health counsellor. So my advise would be to make an appointment with someone who is a liscenced mental health practioner in your area. The will help with it. In the meantime, you can try some progressive muscle relaxation and other meditative exersices on a youtube channel - Candid Conversations with Myself
Go to you local Mental Health Mental Retardation center in your county and make an appointment to speak to a counselor and be evaluated. You can find these services in your phone book under government services or county services. Or call a local hospital and ask them for a reference to a mental health professional and ask them who they send their patients to in order to be evaluated.
The income of a mental health counselor (as opposed to a psychiatrist) depends largely on the position, which in turn may depend on the individual's level of education. In general, salaried counselors might make from ~ $25,000 US (entry level) to $60,000 for a PhD with lots of clinical experience and a good reputation. Anything above that would almost certainly be an administrative position.
With good mental health, someone can make prudent decisions which are for the good of himself and everyone else that the decision involves. Proper mental health means that someone is not depressed, insane or always plotting harmful events.
Mental health care is its own unique area of treatment when it comes to making decisions for others. Being able to make medical health decisions for someone does not mean you can make ones regarding their mental health. If this is a concern where you think you will need to make decisions pertaining to mental health treatment definatly have both. However, one does not typically hold the ultimate authority when it comes to mental health decisions. A judge does in extreme cases (commitment ) but they should consider POA's input.