Careers in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Advance your career while making a difference

A master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling will support you in building competency in assessment, diagnosis, and counseling of clients living with a variety of stressors, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other challenges and transitions.

With the increase in people experiencing mental health issues, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that by 2025 the U.S. will have a shortage of nearly 27,000 mental health counselors. There’s no better time than now to get started on your degree.

Bright Outlook

Clinical mental health counseling is an increasingly in-demand field and a top-rated profession.

Top 100

Ranked among the 100 Best Jobs by U.S. News & World Report
$55K

Average salary for licensed mental health counselor
23%

Projected growth rate of mental health profession from 2020 to 2030

“My time in the Rollins counseling program was one of the most influential times of my personal and professional life. The mentorship the faculty provided greatly shaped my preparation to enter the field post-graduation and allowed me to feel confident in my clinical skills. In my experience, the various practicum and internship opportunities are what really separates this program from others.”

Interested in the Master’s in Mental Health Counseling Program at Rollins?

Where Our Grads Go

Get a glimpse of your bright future by exploring the productive careers of these clinical mental health counseling grads.

Deanna Cor ’11MAC

Associate Professor of Counselor Education
Portland State University
Robert Hovel Jr. ’12MAC

PhD Candidate
University of Central Florida
Molly Losey ’08MAC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Life Coach
Winter Park Psychotherapy & Life Coaching
Estifani Rodriguez ’17MAC

Student Counseling Specialist
Counseling & Psychological Services, University of Central Florida
Diana Tafur ’19MAC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Hispanic Family Counseling
Luisairis Soto ’17MAC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Orlando Health