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Child and family therapist
Job Description
Treat psychological and mental issues related to families and marriages
Provide guidance and meditation
Assist with psychological disorders and behavioral problems.
Create treatment plans
Help clients create goals and ways to reach those goals
Helping patients explore their thoughts and feeling more by talking to them and listening
Earnings
Hold a masters degree in counseling, psychology, or related field
Two years of supervised clinical experience before license
Soft skills
Listening and interview skills
Coaching skills
Organization skills
Computer skills
Analytical and problem solving skills
Compassion
Good judgment
Good decision making
Hard skills
Highschool diploma
Masters degree in some related field
Courses: psychology, sociology Algebra, Chemistry, biology, and
Employment outlook
There is an 11.1% employment growth for mental health counselors between 2021 and 2031
ROI
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Substance abuse therapist
Job description
Provide support for patients who suffer from drug and/or alcohol dependence
Evaluating a patient's mental and physical behavior
Finding appropriate treatment and recovery plans
Identify issues
Teaching coping mechanisms
Setting up aftercare plans
earnings
Bachelor's degree of psychology, sociology, or public health
Al least two years of experience working with abusers (under close supervision)
soft skills
Empathy
Organization
Listening skills
Compassion
Good judgment
Confidence
Desire
Motivation
Patience
hard skills
High school diploma
Masters degree in social work or psychology. Also must have a masters in behavioral science
Courses: psychology, sociology, social work, social science, counseling, and alcohol and drug studies.
On the job experience
Certifications
employment outlook
From 2021-2031, it is expected to grow 22%
ROI
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