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What can you do with a masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling?

Specific career tracks for licensed clinical counselors include:

  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Private Practice
  • Addiction Counseling
  • School-Based Counseling
  • Career and Guidance Counseling
  • Community-Based Agency Practice and Management
  • Rehabilitation Counseling

Non-Licensed Career Options

While most graduates of this program pursue licensure, students who defer seeking licensure may seek positions in education, research, publishing, administration, advocacy, business, and other fields, or pursue further educational opportunities at the doctoral level.