Career: Counselor
Average salary: $37,672
Degree needed: Master’s degree in counseling or psychology
Certifications: National Certified Counselor, as well as other certifications. State licensing may be required.
Scholarships: Apply online
Common employers: Schools and post-secondary educational institutions, rehabilitation centers, mental health clinics, substance abuse and behavioral disorder centers and marriage and family counseling centers. Many counselors are also self-employed or practice with a group of other counselors.
Job outlook: Very strong job growth, good job opportunities for women
Common duties may include:
Skills needed:
YourBeanstalk’s Opinion: Women who are counselors can help people solve their problems, achieve their goals, overcome their fears and be able to move on in life as a self-assured person. The rewards from such work are immeasurable. Counseling does demand a lot in return – you have to deal with emotional or angry people, patients who are abusing drugs or alcohol or deal with victims of abuse. Because most counselors work for schools or the government, the hours and benefits are great, making this a great career for working mothers, single moms or career women.
