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Individuals struggling with mental health issues

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or substance abuse often need

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focused help to recover their well-being,

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and make changes in behavior

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that will improve their lives.

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Counselors offer the treatment and support

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that helps people recover.

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Substance abuse counselors

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and behavioral disorder counselors,

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teach clients how to cope with life’s problems

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without turning to substances,

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modify problem behaviors,

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help them rebuild relationships

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and, if necessary, reestablish their career.

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Mental health counselors treat clients

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with a variety of mental and emotional

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health issues and relationship problems.

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They may specialize in a population

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such as students, children, or the elderly.

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Substance abuse, behavioral disorder,

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and mental health counselors

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work in a wide variety of settings,

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including mental health centers

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and hospitals, prisons,

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and addiction or eating disorder

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treatment centers.

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Although rewarding, the work can be stressful,

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with large workloads,

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and often limited resources.

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They also may have to intervene

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in crisis situations

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or work with disturbed clients.

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Most counselors work full time.

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In some settings,

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they may need to work evenings,

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nights, or weekends.

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All states require mental health counselors

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to be licensed,

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which requires a master’s degree, internship,

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and a period of

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professionally supervised practice.

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For substance abuse

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and behavioral disorder counselor positions,

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educational requirements can vary

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from a high school diploma and certification

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to a master’s degree.

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Licensure requirements

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vary by state and position,

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though all who work in private practice

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must be licensed.