Mental Health Professional

What you do:

Support patients with their mental health needs, including children, families, and those with behavioral disorders
Evaluate clients physical or mental condition, develop, and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations

What does it take to become a mental health professional:

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree

What level? A Bachelor’s degree plus Master’s, or Doctoral degree in mental health counseling/related field.

Training/Supervised hours

How many hours? 3,000 hours of supervised experience for full licensure, or 2,700 hours of supervised experience for those with 3+ years of experience as a Substance Use Disorder Professional.

Additional resources and information:

There are many different paths to choose from to support individuals with their mental health needs—start exploring your options.