Mental Health Professionals

For too long we have swept the problems of mental illness under the carpet... and hoped that they would go away - Richard J. Codey

Mental Health Professionals
Mental Health Professionals

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Were you that friend in school who everyone seemed to go to for advice? Do you like helping people? Or perhaps you have decided to pursue a career which you feel gives you some intrinsic satisfaction? Whatever your motivation, careers in mental health can be extremely rewarding.

However, there are many options to choose from within the field of mental health, and this can be especially confusing given that there are significant overlaps between mental health professionals. If you’d like to build solid foundations for a career in mental health, a Certificate IV in Mental Health provides the ideal entry point.

However, when it comes to specialisations, you will need further training.Let’s…

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 Mental Health Careers: 3 Types Of Mental Health Professionals

Were you that friend in school who everyone seemed to go to for advice? Do you like helping people? Or perhaps you have decided to pursue a career which you feel gives you some intrinsic satisfaction? Whatever your motivation, careers in mental health can be extremely rewarding. However, there are many options to choose from within the field of mental health, and this can be especially confusing given that there are significant overlaps between mental health professionals.

5 Top Jobs in the Fields of Counseling and Mental Health

If you're pursuing a degree in the mental health or counseling fields, you'll have many career options. Licensing and educational requirements vary depending on what type of position you're seeking, but all mental health careers are deeply rewarding for those who are driven by a desire to help others. Here are five top careers to consider.

Psychologists

Man knows much more than he understands - Alfred Adler

Marriage & Family Counselors

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind – Rudyard Kipling

Psychiatrists

I told my psychiatrist that everyone hates me. He said I was being ridiculous - everyone hasn't met me yet ― Rodney Dangerfield

Psychotherapists

Imagine a surgeon or a dancer learning without someone observing their work. That’s the predicament therapists are in - Tony Rousmaniere

Social Workers

It's important to know that words don't move mountains. Work, exacting work moves mountains - Danilo Dolci

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