Counseling Psychology Jobs & Career Guide 2024
What is a Counseling Psychologist?
Counseling Psychologists specialize in facilitating personal and interpersonal functioning in patients of all ages. A specialty of professional psychology, Counseling Psychology addresses emotional, vocational, social, educational, health, and developmental issues.
Counseling Psychologists provide a wide range of services to different client populations. They counsel patients in therapeutic settings, to improve their overall mental health and well-being. They assist patients by talking through their challenges and providing them with tools and skills to improve their quality of life.
Where Does a Counseling Psychologist Work?
Counseling Psychologists work just about anywhere there are people in need. Frequently, they are found working in either private or group practices, however there are a variety of settings which employ counseling psychologists:
- Private practice: Many counseling psychologists work in private practice, either as sole practitioners or as part of a group practice.
- Mental health clinics: providing a range of services to individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues. In these settings, they may work as part of a team that includes psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health professionals.
- Hospitals: Some counseling psychologists work in hospitals, where they may provide therapy to patients who are dealing with acute or chronic medical conditions.
- Schools and universities: providing individual or group counseling to students, as well as consultation services to teachers and other school personnel.
- Government agencies e.g. Veterans Administration, Department of Defense or the Department of Health and Human Services: counsel active military or veterans, often assisting them with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), dealing with loss, transitioning to civilian life, or depression.
How Much Does a Counseling Psychologist Earn?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average salary is $81,000 in traditional settings. Many practitioners work in private practice where there are opportunities to earn more.
Geographic location and level of degree factor prominently in income potential with urban counseling and doctorate degrees in higher demand. Experience is a significant element in determining compensation.
Latest Counseling Psychology Jobs & Career Guide 2024 Listings
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Social Worker Practitioner – Advanced | East Carolina University | Greenville, North Carolina US | 03/27/2024 |
Job Description: The Department of Pediatrics at the Brody School of Medicine at ECU is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) to provide mental health therapy to a diverse pediatric patient population and their family members.The primary purpose of this position is to provide extensive mental health evaluation, assessment, and treatment to children and their … More | |||
Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor/Clinical Associate Professor, Professor/Clinical Professor (EHRA Faculty) | East Carolina University | Greenville, North Carolina US | 03/27/2024 |
Job Description: ECU Health Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine is looking to fill a vacancy for Pediatric/clinical child & Adolescent psychologist. We are developing an integrated multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent team to serve eastern North Carolina. This position will provide leadership, evidence-based psychosocial programming, and training to ensure appropriate intervention for patients. We are specifically interested in those who specialize in early … More | |||
Assistant Professor – MFT/MedFT – Human Development and Family Science | East Carolina University | Greenville, North Carolina US | 03/27/2024 |
Job Description: The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) at East Carolina University (ECU) invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Level) in the program areas of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Medical Family Therapy (MedFT). Review of applications will begin February 2024 and continue until the position has been filled.Responsibilities:Develop an active research program, secure external funding; teach … More | |||
Embedded Counselor in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, Virginia US | 03/27/2024 |
Job DescriptionWhen was the last time you changed the world?In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.We’re currently searching for an Embedded Counselor to join our Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. Located in the Corps, the embedded … More | |||
Assistant Professor – MFT/MedFT – Human Development and Family Science | East Carolina University | Greenville, North Carolina US | 03/27/2024 |
Job Description: The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) at East Carolina University (ECU) invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Level) in the program areas of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Medical Family Therapy (MedFT). Review of applications will begin February 2024 and continue until the position has been filled.Responsibilities:Develop an active research program, secure external funding; teach … More | |||
Staff Counselor | East Carolina University | Greenville, North Carolina US | 03/27/2024 |
Job Description: Staff Counselors employed by the Center for Counseling and Student Development provide therapeutic and developmental services to enrolled students at East Carolina University. Staff Counselors report to either the Director or Assistant Director of the Center for Counseling and Student Development.Position Duties:Counseling individuals and groups regarding personal, social, career and academic development.Provide crisis intervention services including consultation, … More | |||
Case Manager – Dean of Students | East Carolina University | Greenville, North Carolina US | 03/27/2024 |
Job Description: The Office of the Dean of Students Case Manager is a unique and specialized position which blends the functions of non-clinical student consultation, program coordination of student referrals and intake, systems development for reporting and maintenance of student cases, leadership in addressing factors which contribute to student attrition, and working to improve student academic success.The position serves as the primary communicator to academic deans … More | |||
Mental Health–Adolescent Clinician | Nexus Teen Academy, LLC | Cave Creek, Arizona US | 03/26/2024 |
Nexus Teen Academy is a small residential treatment center in Cave Creek, AZ. Nexus’ goal is to build confidence through developing self-worth, processing and mending personal and relational unfinished business, and supporting our residents in creating a clear vision for their lives. Roles and Responsibilities: Nexus’ Therapists are responsible for facilitating biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and conducting group and individual therapy … More |
Position Job Description: The Department of Pediatrics at the Brody School of Medicine at ECU is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) to provide mental health therapy to a diverse pediatric patient population and their family members.The primary purpose of this position is to provide extensive mental health evaluation, assessment, and treatment to children and their … More Company East Carolina University Location Greenville, North Carolina US Posted 03/27/2024 | |||
Position Job Description: ECU Health Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine is looking to fill a vacancy for Pediatric/clinical child & Adolescent psychologist. We are developing an integrated multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent team to serve eastern North Carolina. This position will provide leadership, evidence-based psychosocial programming, and training to ensure appropriate intervention for patients. We are specifically interested in those who specialize in early … More Company East Carolina University Location Greenville, North Carolina US Posted 03/27/2024 | |||
Position Job Description: The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) at East Carolina University (ECU) invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Level) in the program areas of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Medical Family Therapy (MedFT). Review of applications will begin February 2024 and continue until the position has been filled.Responsibilities:Develop an active research program, secure external funding; teach … More Company East Carolina University Location Greenville, North Carolina US Posted 03/27/2024 | |||
Position Job DescriptionWhen was the last time you changed the world?In Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs, that’s exactly what we’re doing every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.We’re currently searching for an Embedded Counselor to join our Thomas E. Cook Counseling Center team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. Located in the Corps, the embedded … More Company Virginia Tech Location Blacksburg, Virginia US Posted 03/27/2024 | |||
Position Job Description: The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) at East Carolina University (ECU) invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Level) in the program areas of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Medical Family Therapy (MedFT). Review of applications will begin February 2024 and continue until the position has been filled.Responsibilities:Develop an active research program, secure external funding; teach … More Company East Carolina University Location Greenville, North Carolina US Posted 03/27/2024 | |||
Position Job Description: Staff Counselors employed by the Center for Counseling and Student Development provide therapeutic and developmental services to enrolled students at East Carolina University. Staff Counselors report to either the Director or Assistant Director of the Center for Counseling and Student Development.Position Duties:Counseling individuals and groups regarding personal, social, career and academic development.Provide crisis intervention services including consultation, … More Company East Carolina University Location Greenville, North Carolina US Posted 03/27/2024 | |||
Position Job Description: The Office of the Dean of Students Case Manager is a unique and specialized position which blends the functions of non-clinical student consultation, program coordination of student referrals and intake, systems development for reporting and maintenance of student cases, leadership in addressing factors which contribute to student attrition, and working to improve student academic success.The position serves as the primary communicator to academic deans … More Company East Carolina University Location Greenville, North Carolina US Posted 03/27/2024 | |||
Position Nexus Teen Academy is a small residential treatment center in Cave Creek, AZ. Nexus’ goal is to build confidence through developing self-worth, processing and mending personal and relational unfinished business, and supporting our residents in creating a clear vision for their lives. Roles and Responsibilities: Nexus’ Therapists are responsible for facilitating biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and conducting group and individual therapy … More Company Nexus Teen Academy, LLC Location Cave Creek, Arizona US Posted 03/26/2024 |