Counselor Jobs Forum

Get new comments by email
You can cancel email alerts at anytime.

Current Discussions (50) - Start a Discussion

LadyMagnificat

Updated 3 days ago

MS in Psychology/Counseling is not enough - 328 Replies

[QUOTE who="kauai_girl in Lihue, Hawaii"]Thank you! I am so indecisive when it comes to MSW vs. MFT/LPC. I live on Kauai and am considering the...

Nadia

Updated 15 days ago

How do I get supervised hours to get LPC license? - 67 Replies

Supervisor Directory is a platform of LCSW, LPC, MFT and PHD supervisors and internship opportunities. If you are seeking a supervisor or provide...

GeorgeannJ

Updated 16 days ago

Is Counseling a bad idea? - 1 Reply

(Does anyone have experience looking for Counselor work in the rural NE?). I really think I would like this too and found a Graduate program in...

mandy

Interview licensed counselor

hi. hope someone can help. I am a grad student looking to interview a licensed counselor for an assignment. I have searched my area with no luck,...

CarolynL1983 in Deerfield Beach, Florida

Updated 2 months ago

Best places for a counseling degree - 1 Reply

I have a master's degree in mental health counseling.My primary interest is to work with children and families.The job search has been exhausting.In...

Counselor2013 in Astoria, New York

Counseling Jobs, Agencies in New York City area

Happy New Year! Hoping someone can advise me here... I will be moving to New York this summer to be with my boyfriend. I am wondering if anyone...

aprvllo in Williamsburg, Virginia

Updated 4 months ago

Should I Get A MSW In Addition to my Mental Health Counseling Degree? - 1 Reply

I got my M.S. in Counseling 4 years ago and so far the only jobs I've been able to get were in-home counseling which paid very little (around...

Georgewduke in Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Updated 4 months ago

MA in Counseling—advice on grad. programs & jobs? - 2 Replies

[Part. 1] Given all the folks here on the job market search, I thought this would be a good place to voice these concerns. My background: Since...

Morgs4488 in Denver, Colorado

LCSW V MA in Counseling

Hello, I am very happy to have found this website, because I have found myself very lost. I have several questions, so if anyone could help guide me...

LadyMagnificat in Buffalo, New York

Updated 7 months ago

Obtaining hours toward license while working in England - 1 Reply

I will be done with my Master's in Mental Health Counseling in six months and have been wanting to practice in England. I also need to be able to...

LadyMagnificat in Buffalo, New York

Updated 7 months ago

Home visits - 1 Reply

Hi, I'm about to start my business as a self-employed councler Unfortunately, I cannot afford to rent an office. The overhead is too high. What...

carissahailea in Providence, Rhode Island

Difference between LMHC, CCMHC, CMHC, LPC?

I am currently completing a BA in Psychology in Rhode Island. After completion of the BA I have the option to complete a Certificate of Advance...

confused in Bloomington, Indiana

Private Practice or Community Agency??

Is it better for a license-eligible person with a Master's in counseling to work in a group private practice, seeing only Medicaid and certain types...

Teacher4Life in Las Vegas, Nevada

Can't find work in Psych field....Which grad program should I do?

I want to teach Psychology in a Community College and eventually a university. I have a BA in Education but not credentialed because I taught...

Melissa_D in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania

Need help regarding supervision/LPC

Hi, I have my Masters in Mental Health Counseling, and have passed the NCE. So all I need for licensure as an LPC is my supervision hours. I have...

Nicole in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Updated 11 months ago

Any LPC's who work @ University in Student Services? - 5 Replies

I'm trying to contact any LPC's who work as an Academic Advisor or a Career Counselor in a University/ College environment. I would like to become a...

pembrb in Cincinnati, Ohio

Updated 16 months ago

Are counselor job opportunities growing or declining? - 2 Replies

Are jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing? Where are the jobs? Which places have the most counselor...

pembrb in Cincinnati, Ohio

Updated 16 months ago

a wise industry for career changing? - 1 Reply

For all the counseling professionals out there, I am wondering how you feel about your occupation, its future, and your future. Are jobs hard to come...

dre11 in Chicago, Illinois

Illinois LCPC Application

I am looking for some guidance regarding the LCPC application in Illinois. I have a Master's in Counseling Psychology, and I am an LPC (took the NCE...

beachbum in Kissimmee, Florida

Updated 19 months ago

I'm a Counselor. Can I meet clients in my home-office?... - 3 Replies

I have a small office close to my home, but unable to afford it anymore. I cannot find anything else cheaper, so thinking of having clients come to...

moberlyhealth in Moberly, Missouri

Updated 19 months ago

private practice with physicians? - 2 Replies

I am an LPC who wants to enter private practice in TN. I am scared to just hang out a shingle, and have noticed that there seems to be a trend of...

blackmirror in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Documenting Supervision

Are the specific forms or a certain format you have to use to document supervision hours for the LPC or do you just make an excel document and have...

Memory in Pretoria, South Africa

Updated 22 months ago

A job in Psychology - 1 Reply

Hi there. I have a BA Degree in Psychology, and an Employee Wellness Certificate. I'm going back next year to do my Honours, but am not sure where...

thetruth in Los Angeles, California

Looking for Psychology career resources

Hello, I have a masters in psychology and I am interested in several areas, such as, market research, treatment plans, crisis counseling,...

Tiffany in Minneapolis, Minnesota

M.S. College Counseling

I'm wondering if anyone has gotten a graduate degree in College Counseling and Student Development (or Student Personnel, Student Affairs, etc), and...

Lisa in Clinton, Washington

Updated 31 months ago

New Licensing Requirements - 3 Replies

I have over 10 years in the mental health field as a therapist, clinical director and program director. I've developed service programs through the...

DrSnipes in Alachua, Florida

Updated 33 months ago

What degree should I pursue? - 1 Reply

Hello, I am just beginning my research into a career in counseling and would appreciate someone steering me in the right direction. I'm...

selfaware74 in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

change career direction?

I am currently a part time graduate student enrolled in a masters clinical psychology program. I sustained a tbi in 1991 at the age of 16 and had to...

Jessica in Clarksville, Tennessee

Where do I stand? How do get moving? I'm ready.

I am getting out of the army in about October 2011. I currently have 90+ transferable college credits on my way to a BA in Art. In October of 2011 i...

Ava in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Updated 35 months ago

Starting grad school - 1 Reply

Is anyone else really frazzled by the requirements of their grad school for admissions, licensure, etc.? I graduated with my Bachelor's a year ago...

george ps in San Antonio, Texas

Updated 37 months ago

College student looking at counseling grad programs... Advice please? - 2 Replies

Hi everyone. I'm a junior in college almost done with my BA in Psych. My ultimate goal is to be a counselor for teen girls. I feel like girls' issues...

Edward in Oslo, Norway

Updated 37 months ago

Types of Supervision - managerial and clinical - 1 Reply

Hi I am a student and i have to give a presentation on the differences between the two types of supervision, managerial and clinical and there...

Jean in Old Hickory, Tennessee

Updated 38 months ago

What are the best counselor qualifications and training to get ahead? - 6 Replies

What is the best training for becoming a counselor? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective...

mike in Sacramento, California

NCE Exam

Here's a great site for NCE test prep... it's a simulation software program which draws on a huge bank of test questions to create exams from:...

khaley in New Hartford, New York

lpn/substance abuse counseling

I am a lpn and have been for 20 years,a US Army veteran(medic) and a credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor. I also have 2 years document...

michelle in Boone, North Carolina

Updated 45 months ago

how to prepare for residential counselor position interview. - 4 Replies

I am going for interview with regards to the topic above.I don't know what to expect. Please, get me some ideas that can land me my dream job.

DrSnipes in Alachua, Florida

Types of Continuing Training

Does your agency offer in-house continuing education for your license/certification renewal?

polly in Santa Rosa, California

Updated 51 months ago

Getting a counselor job. - 2 Replies

How did you get your start doing counselor work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a particular...

DrSnipes in Alachua, Florida

Updated 52 months ago

counselling forum - 3 Replies

Come visit the counselling forum all welcome Trainees and qualified place for discussion and debate. Anyone can visit you dont need to be in the...

Joseph Sipple in Knoxville, Tennessee

Updated 56 months ago

Watch out for unethical companies. - 1 Reply

Look into Eliot Human Services in Massachusetts. They heve the worst record of management/emploee relationships. This is bad for menral health...

xiola chubert in Elk Grove, California

excellent resource for counciling jobs

hey i just wanted to share an excellent website for councilling jobs. it is called councilingcrossing .com and has proved to be an excellent resource...

Jose in Sydney, Australia

Communication

If it is easy to respond to people in ways that help them to open up and tell their stories more fully, why don't more of us respond in this way in...

Caring Souls Love in London, United Kingdom

New forum for those in the helping professions

We are writing to tell you about a new support forum we have launched called 'Caring Souls'. It is a forum for anyone who needs somewhere to feel...

Jose V. in New York, New York

Updated 67 months ago

To be the best... - 6 Replies

What are the top 3 traits or skills every counselor must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your counselor expertise?

Lisa in San Diego, California

Updated 67 months ago

Internet Marketing for Therapists in Private Practice - 1 Reply

Hi - I'm a successful therapist who's figured out a lot of free and really easy tips to getting very high Google ranking for my own therapy website. ...

Jessica in Honolulu, Hawaii

Pursuing a Career

Aloha, I am interested in being a schol counselor in California. I would like to know if anyone would be willing to share their personal challenges...

Carol Wililams in Atlanta, Georgia

From Salary to Contractual

What are your thoughts about the change from salary to contractual counseling positions? Do you find that the financial changes have also changed...

Host

What are typical counselor salaries?

Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this field? What skills should you learn to increase...

Host

Tips for counselor interviews.

Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming counselor interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

Dean in Mankato, MN

Updated 80 months ago

The best part is... - 1 Reply

What do you enjoy most about counselor work? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to learn and...


What's great about where you work? If you could change one thing about your job, what would it be? Got a question? Share the best and worst about what you do and where you work by joining a discussion or starting your own.

RSS Feed Icon Subscribe to this forum as an RSS feed.

» Sign in or create an account to start a discussion.