Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs behavior interventionist

The differences between mitochondrial disorders counselors and behavior interventionists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a mitochondrial disorders counselor and a behavior interventionist. Additionally, a mitochondrial disorders counselor has an average salary of $43,427, which is higher than the $38,908 average annual salary of a behavior interventionist.

The top three skills for a mitochondrial disorders counselor include substance abuse, substance use disorders and mental illness. The most important skills for a behavior interventionist are applied behavior analysis, autism, and behavior analysis.

Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs behavior interventionist overview

	Mitochondrial Disorders Counselor	Behavior Interventionist
Yearly salary	$43,427	$38,908
Hourly rate	$20.88	$18.71
Growth rate	-	14%
Number of jobs	27,303	70,115
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 73%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	6	6

Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs behavior interventionist salary

Mitochondrial disorders counselors and behavior interventionists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mitochondrial Disorders Counselor	Behavior Interventionist
Average salary	$43,427	$38,908
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $59,000	Between $29,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	New Haven, CT	New York, NY
Highest paying state	Alaska	Alaska
Best paying company	New Seasons Market	Crescent City Schools
Best paying industry	-	Education

Differences between mitochondrial disorders counselor and behavior interventionist education

There are a few differences between a mitochondrial disorders counselor and a behavior interventionist in terms of educational background:

	Mitochondrial Disorders Counselor	Behavior Interventionist
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 73%
Most common major	Psychology	Psychology
Most common college	California State University - Long Beach	Northwestern University

Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs behavior interventionist demographics

Here are the differences between mitochondrial disorders counselors' and behavior interventionists' demographics:

	Mitochondrial Disorders Counselor	Behavior Interventionist
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 40.5% Female, 59.5%	Male, 27.5% Female, 72.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 4.6% White, 63.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 11.4% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Asian, 4.6% White, 63.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	12%	12%

Differences between mitochondrial disorders counselor and behavior interventionist duties and responsibilities

Mitochondrial disorders counselor example responsibilities.

Conduct group check-in and co-lead group psychotherapy sessions to help clients identify and manage problems associate with psychiatric conditions.
Assess clients for appropriate level of care, in accordance with ASAM PPC-2R criteria.
Facilitate substance abuse group counseling sessions to assist patients in recognizing causal factors of substance abuse and in developing coping behaviors.
Collaborate with peers in leadership capacity at recreational summer camp leading, coordinating and organizing daily activities and weekly field trips.

Behavior interventionist example responsibilities.

Manage and target behaviors using the ESDM, ABA, PRT and SCERTS model.
Complete all require documentations including collecting data, graphing, IEP, and quarterly notes.
Focus on improving behavior and communication in children with autism and developmental disabilities by providing in home behavioral services.
Implement behavior programs design as directed for children with autism spectrum disorders, and children with other developmental disabilities.
Report infractions to the district as information to better understand the needs of at-risk kids.
Implement behavioral therapy programs design specifically for a client's needs under the supervision of a BCBA.

Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs behavior interventionist skills

Common mitochondrial disorders counselor skills

Substance Abuse, 25%
Substance USE Disorders, 14%
Mental Illness, 10%
Crisis Intervention, 8%
Discharge Planning, 7%
Community Resources, 5%

Common behavior interventionist skills

Applied Behavior Analysis, 19%
Autism, 18%
Behavior Analysis, 9%
Developmental Disabilities, 8%
ABA, 7%
Autism Spectrum Disorder, 5%

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