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Sample of Job Titles and Salary Ranges Mental Health Practitioner working as a team member in areas such as counseling, gerontology, group therapy, social rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation, and behavior modification. The populations worked with may be preschool children, troubled adolescents, substance abusers and senior citizens. The starting salary is between $19,000 and $20,000 per year. The salary range for the positions below is from $25,000 to $75,000. Two of our graduate are also currently working at Montgomery College. One student received her Master of Arts degree and is currently a Counselor in the Takoma Park Counseling Center. The other is on the faculty at Takoma Park teaching in the language Department (Spanish) and the Mental Health department.
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Remember that most students in the program continue their education to
earn Bachelors and Masters Degrees. However, earning the Associate of
Applied Science in Mental Health allows students to pursue their education
while working in the field. The jobs listed below are meant to give you an
idea of what our students are doing in these areas. Many students choose to work with young children or
adolescents and find employment in a variety of settings such as: Here is a chance to work on a unit of 10 to 15
youngsters as a Mental Health Associate. You have close contact with the
residents and work closely as part of a mental health team. These severely
upset youngsters appreciate your help and understanding. One of our
gradates has advanced to become a volunteer coordinator and Unit Director. Our graduates have been employed in this outstanding
facility for youngsters. They work as recreational counselors or residence
counselors. One of our graduates is the Director of Counseling at this
facility. How would you like to be a counselor in one of their
group homes for adolescents? These teens need role models and caring help
to change their lives around. Some of our graduates have worked at this
facility. The hours are flexible to enable students to continue there
education. A number of our graduates choose to work with the
chronically-mentally ill, either in day treatment or residential life.
Some opportunities exist in the following facilities: People with chronic mental health issues need
support and counseling to live as independent as possible. Various
programs for independent living are provided by Mental Health
counselors. One of the key leaders of this facility is a graduate of our
program. This facility for chronically mentally ill
patients provides life skills, vocational, and mental health counseling.
Those who work in one of these faculities can be part of a team approach
to working with the mentally ill. Mental Health counselors work to help patients in
a variety of living settings. Work is rewarding and one can have contact
with individuals who need your help. The volunteer Coordinator of Rock
Creek is a recreational therapist who graduated from our program.
Another area is working with the elderly. Gerontology is a field that is
growing. Our students work in various nursing homes primarily in the
area of recreational therapy. Many of our students who continue with
their education become social workers in these home. Working in
activities with the elderly in day treatment programs is also possible. 1. Montgomery County Hotline Counselor Please call Dr. Marcantonio at 240-567-1394 about
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