Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs primary counselor

The differences between mitochondrial disorders counselors and primary 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 primary counselor. Additionally, a primary counselor has an average salary of $44,580, which is higher than the $43,427 average annual salary of a mitochondrial disorders 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 primary counselor are group therapy sessions, mental health, and crisis intervention.

Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs primary counselor overview

	Mitochondrial Disorders Counselor	Primary Counselor
Yearly salary	$43,427	$44,580
Hourly rate	$20.88	$21.43
Growth rate	-	9%
Number of jobs	27,303	65,753
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 58%
Average age	39	39
Years of experience	6	6

Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs primary counselor salary

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

	Mitochondrial Disorders Counselor	Primary Counselor
Average salary	$43,427	$44,580
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $59,000	Between $31,000 And $63,000
Highest paying City	New Haven, CT	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	New Seasons Market	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between mitochondrial disorders counselor and primary counselor education

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

	Mitochondrial Disorders Counselor	Primary Counselor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 57%	Bachelor's Degree, 58%
Most common major	Psychology	Psychology
Most common college	California State University - Long Beach	Hunter College of the City University of New York

Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs primary counselor demographics

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

	Mitochondrial Disorders Counselor	Primary Counselor
Average age	39	39
Gender ratio	Male, 40.5% Female, 59.5%	Male, 34.5% Female, 65.5%
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 primary 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.

Primary counselor example responsibilities.

Coordinate individual client treatment plans to achieve individual and department rehabilitation goals.
Conduct intake screenings and assessment for treatment entry and appropriateness per ASAM criteria.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans base on patient needs and ASAM criteria.
Maintain accurate and complete chart documentation regarding patient attitude and progress in the rehabilitation process following program protocols.
Facilitate group activities, arrange for outside recovery-orient NA/AA meetings, and provide a safe environment for recovering patients.
Facilitate substance abuse group counseling sessions to assist patients in recognizing causal factors of substance abuse and in developing coping behaviors.

Mitochondrial disorders counselor vs primary 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 primary counselor skills

Group Therapy Sessions, 10%
Mental Health, 10%
Crisis Intervention, 10%
Patients, 8%
Intake Assessments, 8%
Substance Abuse Treatment, 8%

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