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The following is a full job description for Counselor. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Counselor along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Counselor is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles:
Genetics Counselor
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Chemical Dependency Counselor
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC)
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School Counselor
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Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
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Counselor - Higher Ed.
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Financial Counselor - Healthcare
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Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed.
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Career Counselor - Higher Ed.
Requirements and Responsibilities For Counselor
Provides medical or personal guidance and direction to individuals. Identifies objectives and helps individuals develop strategies and solutions to achieve their goals. Monitors progress, documents activities, and maintains files. May refer subjects to specialists or recommend additional services for further treatment. May require a bachelor's degree. May require State License to Practice. Typically reports to a supervisor. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
Also referred to as:
Emotional Health Counselor, Mental Health Counselor
Similar Jobs:
Genetics Counselor
,
Chemical Dependency Counselor
,
Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC)
,
School Counselor
,
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
,
Counselor - Higher Ed.
,
Financial Counselor - Healthcare
,
Financial Aid Counselor - Higher Ed.
,
Career Counselor - Higher Ed.
Level of Education:
Counselor Salaries with No Diploma
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Counselor Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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Counselor Salaries with an Associate's Degree
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Counselor Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
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Counselor Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
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Counselor Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:
Business Services
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Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
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Healthcare
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