Mental Health Counselors

Career Details

ENTRY WAGE LEVEL

$18.30

UPPER WAGE LEVEL

$39.08

AVERAGE ANNUAL

$57,304

JOBS IN THE REGION

503

JOB DESCRIPTION

Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging. Excludes “Social Workers” (21-1021 through 21-1029), “Psychiatrists” (29-1066), and “Psychologists” (19-3031 through 19-3039).

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State of Oregon Licenses and Education

Licenses

License	License Authority
Professional Counselor	Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
Sex Offender Therapist, Associate	Oregon Health Licensing Agency
Sex Offender Therapist, Clinical	Oregon Health Licensing Agency

Schools & Training Providers

Rogue Community College	Medford	Human Services Degrees and Certificates
Southern Oregon University	Ashland	Master in Clinical Health Counseling

For training information including possible financial support, contact your local WorkSource Rogue Valley Work Center (Jackson and Josephine Counties). View a Calendar of Other Local Trainings.

Call: Jackson County 541-734-7533 or Josephine County 541-471-3811

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