finnancially, emotionally fullfillment, etc......
2007-04-02 10:34:11 · 7 answers · asked by jbd89 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
It depends on what you want to get out of a career and whether YOU find that kind of work satisfying. I know people who do that work and love it. I know one person who changed careers because it was too draining.
If you want financial fulfillment, consider getting a PhD. The more "cognitive authority" you can garner, the better.
2007-04-02 10:46:29 · answer #1 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends. It can be draining, but also rewarding. The pay is generally bad. Sure, some people make a lot of money in private practice, but that is the minority. An LPC will most likely be making 30-40k in a non-profit organization. In terms of career options, getting an MSW and then an LCSW offers more flexibility in the types of jobs that you can get and is more highly sought after by a small bit in my opinion. You see a lot of people doing things that hurt themselves and you have little to no control over it. On the other hand, you can sometimes get to see people taking charge of their lives and improving what they've got and that can feel great to see that too.
2007-04-02 10:41:03 · answer #2 · answered by plink386 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what type of counselor. Licensed clinical psychologists and social workers can do well financially in private practice but it takes clinical hours to get to that point. Plus, the psychology PhD takes 8 years and sometimes even longer. To be an LCSW (clinical social worker) is 2 years in a Master's Program, plus 6 years post-Master's experience, licensing fees, tests, etc. It is also initially not financially rewarding, even as a PhD.
That being said, I work in mental health and find that I am one of few friends who can say they truly derive meaning from their work. Plus, I am always stimulated and engaged. I love working with people.
2007-04-02 10:43:42 · answer #3 · answered by moonbaby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be very fulfilling to be able to help people work through their problems and then see them progress and feel better. I don't think you'll get rich being a counselor but I do think the satisfaction you get from helping others will make up for that. Good luck to you.
2007-04-02 12:16:07 · answer #4 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that a counselor should be someone who dedicates his / her life to helping others. When deciding to help others in this way, would you think more about the financial rewards or the spiritual ones?
2007-04-02 11:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not if you value your own sanity. Oh, never mind, if that were the case then you wouldn't be here asking the opinions of deranged strangers...........Umm, sure. Go for it.
2007-04-02 14:36:31 · answer #6 · answered by sexmagnet 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you're tough enough and have never had suicidal thoughts. Don't think I'm kidding because I am not. @8-)
2007-04-02 10:47:07 · answer #7 · answered by Dovey 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋