Also called: Mental Health Associate, Bachelor's-Level Clinician
Supports therapists by running groups, doing intakes, and coordinating care for clients.
Does a new client's intake interview, schedules appointments, and co-leads an afternoon skills group. Makes reminder calls to clients who missed sessions.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in psychology or human services; often a stepping stone to grad school.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Psychology, Human Services.
Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI handles intake forms and reminder calls, trimming support roles; co-leading groups stays human.
Classes: AP Psychology, Sociology, Spanish.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1093.
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