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Year | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
---|---|---|
2021 | 233 | 0.00% |
2020 | 216 | 0.00% |
2019 | 201 | 0.00% |
2018 | 210 | 0.00% |
2017 | 215 | 0.00% |
Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
---|---|---|---|
2025 | $41,215 | $19.81 | +6.6% |
2024 | $38,666 | $18.59 | +1.9% |
2023 | $37,945 | $18.24 | --2.9% |
2022 | $39,062 | $18.78 | --2.2% |
2021 | $39,945 | $19.20 | --2.6% |
Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 86 | 12% |
2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 72 | 7% |
3 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 220 | 6% |
4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 58 | 6% |
5 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 597 | 5% |
6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 36 | 5% |
7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 36 | 5% |
8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 28 | 5% |
9 | New York | 19,849,399 | 753 | 4% |
10 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 742 | 4% |
11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 469 | 4% |
12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 361 | 4% |
13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 306 | 4% |
14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 294 | 4% |
15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 265 | 4% |
16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 224 | 4% |
17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 147 | 4% |
18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 57 | 4% |
19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 48 | 4% |
20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 24 | 4% |
Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Foster City | 1 | 3% | $51,120 |
2 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $36,244 |
3 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $45,128 |
4 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $36,519 |
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Adelphi University
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions
Errol Rodriguez Ph.D., MAC, CRC: One way to maximize your earning potential when starting your career is to develop a focus, not just a specialization. A focus requires a broader lens when it comes to earnings. For example, specializing in clinical treatments for addiction is important and will generate referrals. However, having a focus in addiction treatments extends your reach into other adjacent areas such as business applications and services offered outside of the therapy office. It might start with the question, 'what other groups or organizations might benefit from my focus area?' This might lead to a consultation opportunity at a business that is interested in reducing burnout for its employees and by extension the sequelae of problems associated with burnout (e.g., depression, addiction). One opportunity often leads to another. The second way to maximize income early in your career is to consider ways to translate what you do into a public-facing profile. Whether using LinkedIn or your own website, it is crucial for the public to become acquainted with you professionally. Investing in this process will pay off quickly.
Emily Yowell Ph.D.: Psychologists should be aware of what others in their field are making for similar positions. It is important to ask for what your work is worth in an initial position to assure raises are based on a solid starting salary. Newer psychologists may also consider asking for an early review that prompts an early conversation around potential raises, bonus, or other job benefits.
Louisiana State University at Shreveport
Department Of Psychology
Kacie Blalock Ph.D.: Skills that stand out on Counselor resumes include multilingual, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
Kacie Blalock Ph.D.: Soft skills that are essential for counselors include emotional intelligence, empathy, multicultural competency, interpersonal abilities, and authenticity.
Kacie Blalock Ph.D.: It is important that counselors are able to effectively take notes and summarize progress, interpret assessments, memorize and recall information, and keep clear yet concise records.
Kacie Blalock Ph.D.: Skills that will help you earn the most include teletherapy and trauma-informed care.
Dr. Jennie Harrop Ph.D.: A diversity of experience is important, demonstrating to a future employee an individual's willingness to try new things, take risks, and experience life fully. Humility demands a willingness to embrace lower-level jobs as well as higher-level, and servant leadership is evidenced in a readiness to have an impact on one's community, regardless of the reward. The best resumes will demonstrate a variety of experiences and a sampling of volunteer work, as well as any memberships or awards that demonstrate commitment and follow-through.
University of Indianapolis
College of Applied Behavioral Sciences-Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology
Dr. Charla Davis: I think that there will be both positive and negative impacts due to the coronavirus pandemic. A positive component is that students will be well-versed in providing virtual therapy experiences as well as professional meetings, as we have been forced to engage on this platform to help us get through the pandemic. A negative component is that students may have some struggles with interpersonal professional engagement (i.e. learning to read the room/audience), as they have had lesser experiences with this in the classroom.
Dr. Charla Davis: All practicum experiences really stand out and will tell a future employer the exact experiences the student has had and that is why it is important to keep a well-documented curriculum vitae rather than a resume.
Dr. Seth Scott Ph.D.: The pandemic of loneliness existed prior to this current pandemic and contributed to the rising rates of anxiety and depression in our society in the past decade, so with the forced isolation created by this virus the rates of anxiety, depression, and fear, along with the comorbid physical health problems to these mental health issues, will also increase. Life lived virtually can provide some continuity for maintaining existing relationships, but cannot replace in-person, reciprocal friendships built on mutual aid for building value and belonging. Therefore, these mental health needs and escalating loneliness will create significant need for skilled counselors able to provide effective counseling both in-person and through virtual formats to bridge the chasm of fear and isolation peaking through this pandemic.
I believe that we are also seeing a promotion of safetyism in our culture, which suggests that anything that is difficult or fearful should be avoided, which further exacerbates fear and avoidance, creating a society that lacks the capacity for engaging in the discipline and hard work of living life, learning, and growing. This retreat to safety will create a gap among jobs in the service industry where people have traditionally learned the basic skills and discipline of work.
Lancaster Bible College
Counseling & Social Work Department
Melissa Boas: I believe the most important skill to enhance if taking a gap year is self-awareness. Understanding oneself and why and how self-awareness directly relates to future career decision making is instrumental in ensuring the right decisions are made. Self-awareness is extremely beneficial in all areas of life not just in choosing a career pathway.
Dr. Steven Toepfer Ph.D.: The pandemic has changed, and will change, the job market in ways we do not yet fully understand. Generally, I am concerned that many full-time workers will be replaced with more part-time employees. There is a clear move toward remote work, some of which will most likely remain after the pandemic as employers see the decrease in overhead due to the scaled-down need for in-house workers. Many organizations will be reassessing critical versus less necessary skill sets. I hope this will make businesses and educational institutions more resilient.
Fields such as public health have grown significantly. Jobs in the domain of public health are plentiful and will provide numerous opportunities. Health care fields are also fantastic opportunities. Data and technology-oriented fields are also growing.
In Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) there are many job opportunities such as assisted living assistants, case management, addiction (drug and alcohol) treatment, day care professionals, and human resources to name a few. Additional options are in adult aging, counselors/therapists, and other mental health professions.
Brian Ogolsky Ph.D.: Critical thinking skills are crucial in science disciplines. Graduates need to be the right consumers of research because there is a lot of false information floating around. They need to be able to understand and critique science, methods, and data. Independence and creativity are also crucial. Employees are becoming more dependent on specific guidelines, tasks, and directives, but to thrive and move up the ranks, it is critical to come up with new and exciting ideas and take risks.
Brian Ogolsky Ph.D.: The pandemic has taught us that we have to adapt to change, and technology has proven an essential form of adaptability. It is clear that employers now see that employees can work remotely, so I expect a lot more of this in the future. It benefits the employers financially (less overhead, etc.) and to employees (more flexibility). That said, work at home arrangements disproportionately affects women with children because they pick up more of the child care burden. This means that more needs to be done to support working parents (women, mostly) to help allow productivity and promote mental health.
Dr. Andrew Wood: For Biblical Studies, it is vital that graduates have a genuine relationship with Jesus, that they are people of humility and integrity, desire to be lifelong learners, and have open minds to new things they learn that may challenge their original assumptions. They need to have a strong work ethic, organizational, and time management skills to work on their own productively and with integrity.
Dr. Andrew Wood: I believe more of our ministry and higher education will be done online. During the pandemic, many people have taken advantage of the opportunity to participate in online church, and I think not all will return to in-person church. Churches and educational institutions have an excellent opportunity to expand their impact globally. We need young people who are tech-savvy and culturally fluent while having a solid grounding in Scripture and an appreciation of the Christian tradition's positive aspects.
Montana State University – Bozeman
Department of Health and Human Development; Graduate Program – School Counseling
Dr. Mark Nelson: Rocky Mountain and western states seem to have many opportunities. This may be due to the westward migration in the U.S. population.
Dr. Michelle Newton-Francis Ph.D.: The upheaval of the pandemic sees graduates entering the worst job market in more than a decade. Still, some forecasters say it is slowly getting better. I encourage graduates to remain flexible in their thinking and search strategies. For example, many companies will expand their remote positions, opening opportunities for jobs they may not have previously considered due to geographic location. Pandemic or not, graduates may not obtain their "dream job" right away and should also consider opportunities that build transferable skills. Pandemic or not, job searching should always be treated like a full-time job. It is just more challenging and competitive right now. Networking is vital and remains one of the most viable ways to get a job. To create networks, students should take advantage of virtual or socially distanced internships, which build contacts and skills. Students and alumni often overlook their college career centers, which offer invaluable services (and connections), including virtual career fairs and meetings with potential employers.
Dr. Thomas Dearden Ph.D.: Indeed, the way we work is changing. The skills that young graduates will need are diverse. Transferable skills and soft skills will certainly be marketable. These include traditional crafts such as communication, but I also think the world expects more empathy from its employees. Young graduates with an understanding of racism, sexism, and environmental responsibility will become increasingly important.
Dr. Thomas Dearden Ph.D.: COVID-19 has shown us how much we rely on technology. It seems like all organizations are beginning to see their dependence on technology, for better or worse. Our field is no different. Everything from social conversations to crime is moving online. With so many human interactions happening online, it will be necessary for graduates to navigate technology with ease.
Lubbock Christian University
Department of Graduate Psychology and Counseling
Chris Hennington Ph.D.: School counselors will be tasked with the usual school counseling responsibilities while also encountering trauma that students experience outside of school and in school. Being well versed in trauma response is going to be a vital aspect of being a school counselor. Kids are experiencing more trauma, but we are getting better at recognizing and treating trauma as well.
Christine Suniti Bhat: It is hard to predict what the enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on school counseling graduates will be, but I think it will continue to be a job that remains relevant and needed. It is unclear whether the tremendous increase in enrollment in online schooling will continue once the pandemic has passed. Once it has passed, having experienced online schooling, some parents and students may prefer to continue to engage in online schooling.
Regardless of the setting, school counselors are charged to address the academic, career, and social/emotional needs of all students. According to the federal government website O*Net Online, the job "educational guidance, school, and vocational counselors" has been designated a bright outlook occupation in 2020, one that is expected to proliferate in the next several years.
Christine Suniti Bhat: The pandemic has already altered the way in which school counselors are engaging with their students. The importance of learning management systems and dynamic tools to interact with students online will continue to grow. School counselors will have to be prepared to deliver individual services as well as group and class interventions using technologies such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
This is something that we would not have anticipated five years ago. School counselors may also have to address issues related to isolation, loneliness, and excessive screen time, along with some of the issues that are related to the misuse of technology such as cyberbullying and sexting. Prevention (before problems arise) and intervention (addressing issues after they arise) are both important. Overall, health and wellness in relation to the use of technology will become more important.
Dr. Meredith Bertrand: History is ever-changing, and teachers must clarify how current events are just as much a part of the study of history as any other socio-political period or event. If you are not comparing the civil rights movement of today to the ongoing civil rights movements of the past, and if you are not supporting the campaign against oppression and institutional racism upon which our nation was built, then you are doing continuous harm to those who need you to act and disrupt the cycle. History teachers better be ready to be activists, not just teachers, or else you are perpetuating the status quo.
Dr. Meredith Bertrand: No technology will replace a great teacher. But, online, flexible technology will be essential in the wake of this virus. The tricky part for new teachers will be to filter all critical information and technology and provide a learning experience that isn't overwhelming. I am a big proponent of the "less is more" theory of education, to get to the depth of what we are trying to teach, but the multitude of online options makes that problematic. I encourage new teachers to gather resources, and when you find that powerful piece that you want to use in your classroom, give it the time it deserves to be absorbed, discussed, and reflected upon.
Vanguard University
Religion, Undergraduate Religion
Dr. Tommy Casarez Ph.D.: The goal is to connect and to be able to create meaningful connections with those you serve, those you are attempting to teach or preach. Zoom will continue to be a vital video-conferencing platform. Depending on the age group you serve, social media platforms such as Youtube, Instagram, and FB (Live) will also be essential to creating community and delivering transformative content.
Dr. Tommy Casarez Ph.D.: The new normal consist of a both/ and rather than an either/ or. Life as we have known it will never be the same. So, get used to making digital SWAG, in the classroom, and the non-profit arena, a regular part of your professional life if you seek to survive and thrive in an industry dedicated to making a difference in the world.
Dr. Tommy Casarez Ph.D.: Opportunities come in many different shapes and sizes, but they are still out there. Whether you are seeking to land a job in education or the non-profit sector, you will need to familiarize yourself and get used to all things digital, for the sake of communicating effectively. The younger your student or service partner's mindset, the more digitally savvy you will need to be, especially in the classroom and in the non-profit world.
Rider University
Department of Graduate Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Aubrey Daniels Ph.D.: A few years before the pandemic, the use of technology was beginning to be seen more in the mental and social health services and allied professions. Now, there are a variety of video platforms in which counseling and consulting services can be provided ethically. While teaching the introduction to counsel techniques course at Rider University, the students practice delivering robust counseling services, via video conferencing platforms, and in person. This is important, considering the push to use more technology due to the higher levels of accessibility it brings.
Presently when using video technology, we can access people who live in remote areas where there are not many counselors or those who are struggling in a way that prevents them from leaving their homes due to a variety of mobility and health concerns.
Phone apps have been popular in the mental and social health services and allied professions as well. Apps for meditation, such as Calm and headspace, are some of my favorite. Also, many health apps have been created to assist individuals with tracking their physical and mental health. Some of these are also accessible to the individual's counselor who can follow the client's daily progress and help the individual more than ever!
Aubrey Daniels Ph.D.: There will be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on graduates. Luckily, most of the effects for those in mental health and social services professions will still be able to be employed as the pandemic occurring is currently having a massive impact on the mental health of people around the world, and it will have a lasting effect on individuals and families for years to come. As I was saying before, the use of video technology in these professions has allowed us to continue working and serving those who have been deeply impacted by this pandemic. So, the job market is still looking hopeful for these professions.
Aubrey Daniels Ph.D.: Those who are beginning their career with a degree in mental and social health services and allied professions should aim to get as much experience as possible! Apply for positions where you are allowed to work with others, whether through one-on-one counseling, groups, or consulting. Also, take this time to learn about the business component of the profession, too.
Other ways to gain more experience is by partaking in a variety of training, online webinars, and conferences. There are many free online instructions you can partake in to gain more knowledge about topics of interest, whether it is a specific type of therapeutic approach or more information about a mental health disorder.
Also, be open! You never know which population you enjoy serving most, until you get the most experience possible. Lastly, a more diverse caseload will provide you with a better idea about how to help a wide range of individuals. It will also assist you in learning more about the different ways people view the world, which will widen your view of the world.
Portland State University
Mental Health Counseling
Dr. Javier Casado Pérez Ph.D.: New professionals entering the mental health counseling professions must expect substantive differences in the client's needs and goals for the counseling process. The global pandemic has increased both stress and social isolation, making the counselor's job even more critical, as they are often the client's only non-work-related virtual interaction. With the global pandemic and widespread anti-racist demonstrations, counselors should anticipate clients' desire to discuss work stress and burnout, parenting and caretaker stress, culture, identity development, and racial trauma, virtual fatigue, and difficulties in social relationships.
Angelo State University
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Lesley Casarez Ph.D.: Graduates will need to learn to use technology in which virtual platforms are taking place and web conferencing platforms. Numerous platforms are being used, so the particular platform itself is not as crucial as being well-versed in how virtual education differs from face-to-face environments. Typically, the instructional role in online learning is more of a facilitator, as the educator guides the students to think critically, integrate, and apply new knowledge. This may be difficult for educators who would rather stand in front of a classroom and pass on their knowledge through lecture-based formats. Additionally, being well-versed in various web conferencing platforms will benefit graduates, as they move into a career that is currently requiring communication in virtual environments.