Mental health and wellbeing career paths include meeting human needs through activities such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care and consumer services. Explore these career paths to learn about education qualifications, how to gain experience, make connections and apply to graduate programs and opportunities.
Key Skills
- Empathy
- Social Perceptiveness
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
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Common Employers
- Non-Profits, Community Organizations
- Clinics and Hospitals
- Higher Education Institutions
- Mental Health Clinics
- Private Practice
- Federal Government Agencies
- State/City/County Agencies