Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, & Mental Health Counselor Education Postgraduate degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $58,800 This is the median salary for this occupation. Mental Health Counselors counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. General Information Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, & Mental Health Counselor Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 120 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 120 openings per year are projected for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, & Mental Health Counselor. +19.6% Employment Change Employment for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, & Mental Health Counselor is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 19.6% between 2025 and 2030. $28.25 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $28.25/hour. Entry level workers are paid $16.88, while experienced workers are paid $42.87. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 988 Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, & Mental Health Counselor in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 1,181. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, & Mental Health Counselor are Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals, Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, & Mental Health Counselor include Therapy and Counseling, Psychology, and Education and Training. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, & Mental Health Counselor is Postgraduate degree. 89% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
