Summary Community Mental Health Counsellor in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Find key facts and figures about working as a community mental health counsellor. The following information is applicable to all Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies (NOC 41301).
Description
Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies assist individuals and groups of clients to identify, understand and overcome personal problems and achieve personal objectives. They can be specialized to work on specific problems and they may practice psychotherapy. They are employed by counselling centres, social service agencies, group homes, government agencies, family therapy centres, and educational, health care and rehabilitation facilities, or they may work in private practice.
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Requirements
University
This occupation usually requires a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate).
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Wages
$33.50/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Moderate
The job prospects are fair in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
12 jobs
advertised in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Competencies
- Oral Communication: Active Listening
- Social Perceptiveness
- Persuading
- Instructing
- Decision Making
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