What Can You Do With a Degree in Mental Health Counseling?

Licensed mental health counselors can treat mental illness and apply their skills in a variety of career settings, including mental health organizations, educational settings, agencies, and corporate environments.

Mental Health Counseling, M.A.

Top Employers

Through job fairs, the internship database, and internship panels, the Magner Career Center gives students in the psychology—mental health counseling M.A. program access to internships and jobs at a variety of organizations, including:

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
City University of New York
Coney Island Hospital
Fordham Tremont Community Mental Health Center
Institute for Family Health
Institute for Human Identity
Iona College Counseling Center
Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services
John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY)
Long Island Jewish Hospital
Mount Sinai Adolescent Intensive Care Program
New York City Department of Education
New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
Northwell Health
Pace University
St. Francis Counseling Center
St. Vincent’s Hospital
SUNY Downstate Infant & Child Learning Center

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Alumni Profiles

There is a lot of information available on LinkedIn, including profiles of more than 1,000 Brooklyn College alumni who graduated with a degree in mental health counseling. Join the Brooklyn College Alumni group and see where alumni are currently working, their skill sets, and their career progression. You can filter further based on employer, class year, etc.

Keep in mind, this list isn’t inclusive of all the opportunities available to mental health counseling students. Use the Magner Career Center resources to your advantage to find opportunities that align with your interests!

Salary Guide

There are several different aspects of the mental health counseling field that affect the average salary, such as education level, industry type, experience, and location. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary was $47,660 per year in May 2020. The best approach to determining possible salaries is to research them on websites like Indeed.com and Salary.com.

Career Articles

Here are some career guides and articles that share information on career options open to mental health counseling majors:

On-Campus Resources

The Magner Career Center has a wealth of information on everything you need to get started in your career, help with résumés, an internships database, job fairs, etc.

The center hosts frequent career events, which include panels with Brooklyn College alumni, company and organization visits, and workshops.
You can get matched with alumni with your major to learn about their experiences, seek career advice, and develop a professional relationship.
HireBC offers starter, competitive internships, and even job postings from Brooklyn College’s dedicated Job Board. Access HireBC via the Brooklyn College WebCentral Portal, under the Career tab. Many alumni post positions with hopes of working with Brooklyn College students. Begin by uploading your résumé and having it reviewed by a career counselor.
Miriam Loyd is the liaison to the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences. For more information or to set up appointments, visit the Magner Center’s website call 718.951.5696, or visit 1303 James Hall.

Off-Campus Resources

The American Psychological Association provides detailed information for those interested in going into the field of mental health counseling. The association has a search engine for careers in the field and internships.
Occupational Network (O*NET) offers occupational statistics such as salaries and growth potential for all occupations. Additionally, you can search occupations by name or by your own interests, skills, abilities, etc.
Occupational Outlook Handbook gives you information on the training and education needed for the job, earning potential, expected job prospects, what you would be doing on the job, and what the working conditions are like.
Organizations – students interested in pursuing a career in mental health counseling would be well served in joining at least one of the many existing psychology organizations:

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