Skill/Specialty | National Salary Data ( XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | $0 | $21K | $42K | $63K |
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| Counseling | $27,308 - $54,241 | ||||
| Clinical Psychology | $20,608 - $60,884 | ||||
| Case Management | $29,590 - $59,165 | ||||
| Spanish language | $34,110 - $60,166 | ||||
| Family Practice | $27,876 - $52,660 | ||||
| Community Health | $30,968 - $40,976 | ||||
| Milieu Therapy | $34,472 - $49,000 | ||||
| Health and Wellness | $37,004 - $50,868 | ||||
| Emergency/Trauma | $28,000 - $42,000 | ||||
| Eating Disorders | $33,500 - $54,000 | ||||
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Gather information about patients using interviews, case histories, observations and assessments. Develop treatment, prevention and intervention plans emphasis on prevention. Provide individual, family and group therapy. Manage caseload and documentation.
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Raises at my company
Mental Health Counselor - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States
Talking about pay is kinda taboo in my company, so specifics are hard to come by. From what I've been able to understand however is that annual increases are expected and usually given. Based on my experience and observations:
* Merit pay increases range from 3% (for those who meet expectations and stay out of trouble) to 4% (For those who show initiative and accept leadership) to 5% (for those who consistently go "above and beyond").
* A co-worker who earned a 5% last year routinely works unre...
Posted in Negotiating Higher Pay on 14 May 2009
Don't relocated to GA
Mental Health Counselor - (City withheld for privacy), Georgia, United States
I relocated from another state far, far away and the pay I now receive in GA for MHP is nearly 30,000 less a year. The pay is abismal for all social services in the state of GA.
Posted in Fair Pay on 5 Jan 2009
Illness
Mental Health Counselor - (City withheld for privacy), New Jersey, United States
I developed a serious health condition and was told "ONE MORE INCIDENT AND YOU'RE OUT". Instead of letting this happen I calmly explained the situation and asked to resign which was accepted. I am sorry it had to happen but it was fair. Fortunatly, I did not need the job but would have preferred a more positive ending.
Posted in I Was Fired on 7 May 2007
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