Counseling Programs in Washington
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Projected job growth in tough economic times is always good news, and for the state of Washington and the field of mental health counseling, it reports good news now, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) forecasts growth through the year 2017. Currently Washington ranks third in the country for the highest concentration of mental health counselors, having almost two counselors for every 1,000 residents, according to the BLS. Additionally, the Washington State Employment Security Department states that mental health counseling jobs will experience a 15.7% increase in jobs from 2007 until 2017.
Those kind of statistics are great news for those just starting school and working toward a counseling degree, or for those seeking a career change, and desiring a dynamic, rewarding career that affects and changes lives. There is a range of career titles for those in this field, including Behavior Support Specialist, Bereavement Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Chemical Dependency Therapist, Child Care Counselor, Children's Therapist, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Domestic Violence Advocate, Elder Counselor, and many others. For those entering this field with a passion to help a certain age group or a specific emotional condition, a specialty exists.
If you picture yourself in a career that promises career growth and a multitude of career options, request information from the schools listing counseling programs below. Get started on your future today.
Featured School
Further your counseling career with an advanced degree
Capella University currently offers 3 CACREP-accredited master's programs: Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, and School Counseling. CACREP accreditation is your assurance that these Capella programs have been evaluated and meet the rigorous standards set by the mental health counseling profession.
Capella also has a variety of additional counseling and behavioral sciences program offerings:
- Addiction Counseling
- Counselor Education & Supervision
- Counseling Psychology
- Career Counseling
- Studies in Human Behavior
- Social and Community Services
Campus Schools:
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