Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs juvenile counselor

The differences between mitochondrial disorders counselors and juvenile counselors 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 juvenile counselor. Additionally, a mitochondrial disorders counselor has an average salary of $43,427, which is higher than the $43,252 average annual salary of a juvenile counselor.

The top three skills for a mitochondrial disorders counselor include substance abuse, substance use disorders and mental illness. The most important skills for a juvenile counselor are behavioral issues, rehabilitation, and mental health.

Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs juvenile counselor overview

	Mitochondrial Disorders Counselor	Juvenile Counselor
Yearly salary	$43,427	$43,252
Hourly rate	$20.88	$20.79
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	27,303	75,518
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	6	6

Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs juvenile counselor salary

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

	Mitochondrial Disorders Counselor	Juvenile Counselor
Average salary	$43,427	$43,252
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $59,000	Between $30,000 And $60,000
Highest paying City	New Haven, CT	Urban Honolulu, HI
Highest paying state	Alaska	Hawaii
Best paying company	New Seasons Market	Lake County
Best paying industry	-	Government

Differences between mitochondrial disorders counselor and juvenile counselor education

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

	Mitochondrial Disorders Counselor	Juvenile Counselor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 67%
Most common major	Psychology	Criminal Justice
Most common college	California State University - Long Beach	California State University - Long Beach

Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs juvenile counselor demographics

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

	Mitochondrial Disorders Counselor	Juvenile Counselor
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 40.5% Female, 59.5%	Male, 47.9% Female, 52.1%
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 juvenile counselor 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.

Juvenile counselor example responsibilities.

Case managing, intakes, group and individual session, treatment plans, OASAS standards
Certify to administer adult and child CPR.
Remain non-denominational, open, flexible and ecumenical in service to patients while also providing additional resources from local spiritual communities.
Conduct new inmate orientation including serving as a PREA educator for the unit.
Organize and lead regular youth and college bible studies, teaching about prayer and promoting spirituality.

Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs juvenile counselor 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 juvenile counselor skills

Behavioral Issues, 14%
Rehabilitation, 12%
Mental Health, 11%
Crisis Intervention, 7%
Substance Abuse, 6%
Direct Care, 6%

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