Running head: MENTAL HEALTH CARE CAREER Mental Health Care Career Student: Instructor: Course: Date: 1 MENTAL HEALTH CARE CAREER 2 Mental Health Care Career Having learned the importance of career counseling, I decided to visit a career counselor who has helped me to decide on what to pursue. After a thorough search with the help of my career counselor, I have chosen to pursue a career in substance abuse and behavioral disorder counseling. I have learned from my career counselor that I should endeavor to be a satisfied and contented worker in the future, and not a lonely, depressed and problem-ridden one Kottler & Shepard (2015). I researched the career and leaned the following: Educational requirements To be substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselor, one can be admitted with a high school diploma, certificate or master’s degree. However, the educational requirements vary from one state to another. To practice privately, a master's degree is a common requirement in all countries, although other requirements vary within different states. Additionally, just as other counseling careers, substance abuse, and behavioral disorder should pass an exam issued by the stat ...
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