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Health Science
- Annual Median Wage$ 72,220$46,860
$152,880Annual NC Wage Range
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Fast Growing
- Therapists provide care and support to help patients manage and resolve issues in their lives. This category includes all therapists not contained somewhere else.
What do they typically do
- Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities
- Assess clients' mental condition based on review of client information, interviews, observation, tests, and collaboration with other staff members
- Conduct initial family assessments and refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary
- Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on DA, clinical experience and knowledge
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
- Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and counseling services
- Serve as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.4%Job Opening 67Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs731829Change 98