Careers in Mental Health
There is a wide variety of career options in the mental health field, and most are projected to grow significantly in the next decade.
Psychologist
- 8% projected 10-year job growth
- 28,100+ jobs as of 2020
Interested in a career as a Psychologist?
Counselor
- 23% projected 10-year job growth
- 327,500+ jobs as of 2020
Interested in a career as a Counselor?Â
Marriage & Family Therapist
- 16% projected 10-year job growth
- 73,200+ jobs as of 2020
Interested in a career as a Marriage and Family Therapist?
Social Worker
- 13% projected 10-year job growth
- 713,200+ jobs as of 2020
Interested in a career as a Social worker
Psychiatrist
- 13% projected 10-year job growth
- 28100+ jobs as of 2020
Prepare for a career as a Psychiatrist
School Counselor
- 8% projected 10-year job growth
- 333,500+ jobs as of 2020
Interested in a Career as a School Counselor?
Life Coach
- Â 53,300+Â jobs as of 2016
Interested in a career as a Life Coach?
James C. Dobson Center
We partnered with world-renowned psychologist, author, radio show host, and family expert Dr. James C. Dobson to create the Liberty University James C. Dobson Center for Child Development, Marriage, and Family Studies. The Center for Child Development, Marriage, and Family Studies’  goal is to equip men and women with the knowledge and training they need to influence families and society for Christ through an online master’s degree or bachelor’s degree minor
Reference:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/