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Mental Health Counseling

The UNF Master's Program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling provides comprehensive training for individuals who wish to counsel diverse populations in a variety of mental health settings. Curricular experiences include opportunities to explore the life-span, social, and cultural foundations of behavior; practice psychotherapeutic and diagnostic skills; and complete extensive field experiences in order to apply knowledge and skills in professional settings. The program prepares mental health counselors to provide direct counseling services to individuals, groups and families. Counselors will be equipped to become leaders in community agencies and advocate for clients' rights through participation in community, state and national organizational efforts.

Work Settings:

Community mental health centers
Psychiatric hospitals
Residential treatment facilities
Outpatient mental health clinics
Rehabilitation agencies
Social service agencies
Employee assistance programs
Treatment centers
Correctional institutions
Crisis centers
College counseling centers
Private practice

Job Titles:

Require a counseling degree

Mental Health Counselor
Counseling Specialist
Adolescent Counselor
Therapist
Assessment Coordinator/Counselor
Career Counselor
Pastoral Counseling (business or church)
College Instructor
Vocational/Rehabilitation Counselor
Employee Assistance Program Counselor

Prefer a counseling degree

Academic Advisor
Case Manager
Adoption Specialist
Social Services Counselor
Trainer/Training Coordinator
Human Resources Manager/Specialist
Admissions Counselor
International Center Coordinator
Family Arbitrator/Mediator
Non-Profit Management
Research Coordinator
Student Services Manager
Life Coach

Local Companies:

Ascension/St. Vincent's
Baptist Behavioral Health
Catholic Charities Family and Addictions Counseling & Adoption Services
Child Guidance Center
Christian Healing Ministries
CNS Healthcare
COJ/Victim Services Div. Community Services
Community Hospice
Daniel Memorial
First Coast Family Center
Florida Counseling and Evaluation Services
Focus Healthcare
Gateway Community Services
Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research
Jewish Family & Community Services
Lutheran Social Services
Marsh Landing Behavioral Group
Mayo Clinic
Mental Health Resource Center
North Jacksonville Women's Resource Center
Northwest Behavioral Health Services
Orange Park Medical Center
PACE Center for Girls
Renaissance Behavioral Health
River Point Behavioral Health
Right Path Behavior Health Services
The Women's Center of Jacksonville
UF Health
United Way of Northeast Florida
University Counseling Centers - FSCJ/SJRCC/UNF/JU
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Youth Crisis Center

Salary:

The median wage for Mental Health Counselors in Florida is $40,320

(Data from the US Department of Labor on www. onetonline.org)