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First and foremost, I'd like to thank you for taking out the time to read my question. I recently registered for college and decided I would be persuing a BA in Mental Health & Behaivior Sciences. I am aware that some of the careers are but not limited to:
Social Work
Substance Abuse Counselors
Vocational & Education Counselors
However, I would like to know of all other careers that are associated with this degree (and Master's too, someday). I currently live in NYC and plan to stay here, so would like to hear of all the career opportunities I can come across with this degree in a hospital, clinical or school setting. I would like a career that pays rather high, with BA I hope 70k and with a MA 90k+.
Hi Elina,
Doing a BA (and possibly a master's) in the area of mental health and behavioural sciences might lead to work in:
- police forces (profiling, detective, constable)
- parole and probation (correctional services officer, parole officer, prison guard)
- counselling (various types of community-based quasi-counselling roles)
- school counsellor
- medical social worker
- academic advisor
- behavioural analyst
- behaviour therapist
etc.
Your salary wishes seem a bit high for the field of human services in general (although of course, there are always ranges depending on what role you have and what kind of organization you work in) but I might be misinformed as I am not working in the USA but rather, Canada and sometimes our salaries are different. Check salaryexperts.com to see about salary ranges for these types of jobs and this field of work. It will give you some ideas about realistic salary ranges.
Also, check the University of Tennessee http://career.utk.edu/wcidwtm/wcidwtm.php to get some good ideas about what to do with various degree options.
Good luck!
Christine
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Christine Fader
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I have been a career counsellor at a top Canadian university since 1998. I can answer questions about career direction, new graduate and summer employment, resumes, cover letters, personal statements, interviews, and references. I can also answer many questions about applying to graduate school or meds, law or teaching. I can't answer specific questions about what you need to fulfill your degree requirements or some very detailed questions about pre-requisites for particular programs, however, I will give you some ideas about where to find that information.
Experience
As a career counsellor at a top Canadian university since 1998, I have assisted thousands of students (from first-year through to MBA and PhD) clarify their career options and learn how to navigate the transition from school to work or furthr education. I have worked with students in diverse disciplines, from Art History to Philosophy to Chemical Engineering to Biochemistry. I have experience from the recruiting side of the table which informs my advice and I have worked in industries such as education, social services, law, engineering and medicine. I am a qualified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) facilitator, helping people understand the part that their personality preferences may play in their career choices. I am the author of a "chick lit"-style career book for women called, "Career Cupid: Your Guide to Landing and Loving Your Dream Job". More information at www.careercupid.com
Organizations
Canadian Association of Career Educators (CACEE)
Publications
- The Globe & Mail
- Workopolis.com
- Schoolfinder.com
- Womenforhire.com
- Career Options magazine
- Job Postings magazine
Education/Credentials
- Disability Studies diploma (D.S.W.)
- Qualified MBTI facilitator (since 1999)
Awards and Honors
- Steve Cutway Accessibility Award 2009
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