Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Yes. You will need a Master’s or Doctoral degree in mental health counseling or related behavioral science field from an approved school.

Yes. Post-graduation with your Master’s or Doctoral degree, you’ll need a minimum of 36 months of full-time counseling or 3,000 hours of postgraduate supervised experience in an approved setting.

This will depend on where you are in your education, course load, and specific degree program. With education and training, you can anticipate 8+ years (6+ years of higher education and 36 months of training).

Search open roles here. The college you complete your degree program at may also have networking and job placement resources, particularly for getting started on your supervised hours.

Salaries vary depending on the organization, an individual’s experience and the location of a role. In Washington state,the average annual salary for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor is about $85,000.