Psychology and Counseling Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for psychologists and counselors:
- Outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment clinics: Counseling jobs in this area will grow the fastest in the next ten years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Private practice:Many doctoral-level psychologists enter private practice after several years of experience. More than four out of ten psychologists are self-employed, about six times the average for professional workers.
- Elementary school and high school: School psychologists and mental health counselors are in demand in the education field. School psychologists may also need a teaching credential.
- Universities and colleges: Doctoral-level psychologists have many opportunities available to them in higher education, including research and faculty positions.
- Management and marketing consulting services: There is market demand for psychologists who can perform survey design, statistical analysis and research for businesses.
- Research and data collection and analysis: Government agencies, universities and private businesses employ psychologists in research and analysis positions.