Mental Health Counselor
Starting Salary
$30,242
NC Triangle area
Median Annual Wage
$49,771
NC Triangle area
% Master's degree
% Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
+20%
NC Triangle area
Annual Job Openings
777
NC Triangle area
Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.
Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Work should complete an Associate in Arts (AA) degree for transfer into a local four-year college or university.
