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Job Description


	Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

	Education: A bachelor's degree is the minimum formal education required for these occupations. However, many also require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

	Training: Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.

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Significant Points


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	Counselors

People interested in counseling should have a strong desire to help others and should be able to inspire respect, trust, and confidence. Education and training requirements vary by State and specialty, but a master’s degree is required to become a licensed counselor. Projected job growth varies by specialty, but job opportunities should be favorable as job openings are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Mental Health Counselors
Outpatient Care Centers	22,520
Individual and Family Services	21,150
Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities	20,140
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	9,580
Offices of Other Health Practitioners	7,920
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	6,710
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals	6,290
Offices of Physicians	4,560
Other Residential Care Facilities	2,750
State Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	2,460

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