Mental Health Counselor–

Median Salary: $47,660 for the US and $50,340 for Virginia

Job Outlook: 41,000 job openings are projected each year, and due to COVID-19 the field is in high demand for mental health counselors.

Growth Projection: 23% growth from 2020 to 2030

Work Environment: Counselors may work in a variety of settings, such as outpatient centers, private practice, residential facilities, and in government related setting.

Relevant Information:

-Educational requirements include a Masters degree in a CACREP accredited program for counseling or a related field

Resources:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/substance-abuse-behavioral-disorder-and-mental-health-counselors.htm 

National Center for O*NET Development. Local Wages: 21-1014.00 – Mental Health Counselors. O*NET OnLine. Retrieved November 20, 2021, from https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/21-1014.00?zip=22911&g=Go