Mental & Behavioral Health Career Pathways

This tool allows you to explore career options for specific degrees or career education pathways at-a-glance.

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Education Level

Certificate, Degree or Credential

Career

6+ Years College

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LCSW
LCSW
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP)
Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP)
LMFT
LMFT
LPCC
LPCC
Medical School
Medical School
Ph.D.,Psy.D., Ed.D. Doctorate Degree
Ph.D.,Psy.D., Ed.D. Doctorate Degree
Psychiatrist (Medical Doctor)
Psychiatrist (Medical Doctor)

Art Therapist
Art Therapist
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
- Must Register with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as Associate Cliincal Social Worker (ASW), Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
- Must complete 3000 hours of supervised experience
- Must pass the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences Law & Ethics Exam & Clinical Exam
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Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP)
Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP)
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
- Must complete 3 years of supervised experience
- Must pass the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Educational Pychologist exam
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
- Must complete 3 years of supervised experience
- Must pass the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences Licensed Educational Pychologist exam
- Must pass the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences Law & Ethics Exam & Clinical Exam
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Mental Health Clinician (LPCC)
Mental Health Clinician (LPCC)
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
- Must Register with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
- Must Complete 3000 hours of supervised experience
- Must Pass the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences Law & Ethics Exam & Clinical Exam
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Mental Health Clinician/Therapist (LCSW)
Mental Health Clinician/Therapist (LCSW)
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
- Must register with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as Associate Clincal Social Worker (ASW)
- Must complete 3000 hours of supervised experience
- Must pass the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences Law & Ethics Exam & Clinical Exam
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Mental Health Clinician/Therapist (LMFT)
Mental Health Clinician/Therapist (LMFT)
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
- Must Register with the Board of Behavioral Sciences as Associate Marriage & Family Therapist (AMFT)
- Must Complete 3000 hours of supervised experience
- Must Pass the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences Law & Ethics Exam & Clinical Exam
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Psychiatrist (Medical Doctor)
Psychiatrist (Medical Doctor)
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
- Must complete a Residency in Psychiatry
- Must have a Medical Doctor License & Certification
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Psychologist (Licensed Clinical)
Psychologist (Licensed Clinical)
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
- Must complete 3000 hrs. Supervised Experience
- Must pass the California Board of Psychology Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology & California Psychology Law and Ethics Exam
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6 Years College

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Master of Clinical Counseling
Master of Clinical Counseling
Master of Clinical Psychology
Master of Clinical Psychology
Master of Counseling
Master of Counseling
Master of Marriage & Family Therapy
Master of Marriage & Family Therapy
Master of Social Work
Master of Social Work
MS Educational Psychologist
MS Educational Psychologist

Adult/Child Social Worker
Adult/Child Social Worker
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)
Behavioral Analyst
Behavioral Analyst
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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County Supervisor (APS/CPS)
County Supervisor (APS/CPS)
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Hospital/Hospice Social Worker
Hospital/Hospice Social Worker
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Mental Health Clinician/Therapist (AMFT)
Mental Health Clinician/Therapist (AMFT)
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Program Director/Manager/Administrator
Program Director/Manager/Administrator
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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School Psychologist
School Psychologist
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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School Social Worker with PPSC
School Social Worker with PPSC
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
- Must obtain a Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC, post MSW degree)
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4 Years College

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BA Music Therapy
BA Music Therapy
BA Psychology
BA Psychology
BA Social Work
BA Social Work
BA Sociology
BA Sociology
Pre-Med
Pre-Med

Assistant Behavioral Analyst
Assistant Behavioral Analyst
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Behavioral Health Specialist
Behavioral Health Specialist
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Care Coordinator
Care Coordinator
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Case Manager
Case Manager
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Child Welfare Worker
Child Welfare Worker
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Music Therapist
Music Therapist
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Outreach Specialist
Outreach Specialist
Vocational Rehabilitation Worker
Vocational Rehabilitation Worker
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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2 Years College

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AA Human Services
AA Human Services
AA Social & Behavioral Sciences
AA Social & Behavioral Sciences
AA-T Psychology
AA-T Psychology
AA-T Social Work & Human Services
AA-T Social Work & Human Services
AA-T Sociology
AA-T Sociology
AS Addiction Studies
AS Addiction Studies

Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Eligibility Worker
Eligibility Worker
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Housing Coordinator
Housing Coordinator
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Mental Health Worker
Mental Health Worker
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Outreach Specialist
Outreach Specialist
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Social Service Assistant
Social Service Assistant
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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1 Year College

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Alcohol & Drug Studies
Alcohol & Drug Studies
Community Health Worker
Community Health Worker
Gerontology
Gerontology
Mental Health Worker
Mental Health Worker
Peer Support Specialist
Peer Support Specialist
Psychiatric Technician
Psychiatric Technician
Registered Behavior/Autism Technician
Registered Behavior/Autism Technician
Social Work & Human Services
Social Work & Human Services

Advocate (Peer, Family, Housing)
Advocate (Peer, Family, Housing)
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Case Manager
Case Manager
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Community Health Worker
Community Health Worker
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Mental Health Worker
Mental Health Worker
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Parent Partner
Parent Partner
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Peer Support Specialist
Peer Support Specialist
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Psychiatric Technician
Psychiatric Technician
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Registered Behaviour/Autism Technician
Registered Behaviour/Autism Technician
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Social Services Worker
Social Services Worker
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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High School

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Exploring Health Careers, Mind Matters, or other related High School Course
Exploring Health Careers, Mind Matters, or other related High School Course
High School Diploma/GED
High School Diploma/GED

Office Support Staff
Office Support Staff
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Social Services Volunteer
Social Services Volunteer
- Median Salary: $xxx,xxx
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Student Worker
Student Worker