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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)

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