I would like to become an Adolescent Mental Health Counselor in the near future?

I would like to become an Adolescent Mental Health Counselor in the near future?Explain the responsibilities, degrees needed, things to expect, requirements and salary.

I know some about this title and have begun researhing it extensively.
I am looking to work with adolescents at a psychiatric hospital. Adolescents with certain diagnosis. I've always wanted to be able to help someone overcome these things.

Answer by Dog Rescuer
Call your local University or College admissions advisors..Go down and talk with them..Let them know your goal...They will have every answer to your question available to you plus a book on FREE money in the form of grants and scholarships available for you to make your dream a reality!!!!! Good luck!!!!!

Answer by Karen G
Responsibilities... I've been to these people and it seems like they don't have any. But, I suggest that you start being soft. If you've first met your patient, don't ask questions like, "How do you feel?" or say things like "I am very trustworthy and will never say anything that you don't want me to say to your parents". That would be a lie. When you have the first patient, Start with something that will make Therapy fun. Like a survey that's on paper.


If they're the ones who are homicidal or a rebel, Don't speak soft. And yet, don't yell either. Don't try to make them scared of you. Don't try to make them see the reality. After a few days they'll come to you instead of you come to them.

Answer by roslyn30
You need an MS in counseling, 60 credits usually. Duties may include working in a school with special ed kids, helping them socialize, running therapy groups, helping kids get into college and fill out their applications, counseling suicidal or at risk teens. You can also set up a private practice and work with clients on your own. Pros: you help a lot of kids and do meaningful work, and the kids are fun to be around. You may never work 9-5 again. Cons: you won't get rich and sometimes the job will be really depressing.

Salary depends on where you live, check the local public school system for a good baseline idea.

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