Median / Average Pay ($)
- $56.61 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $47.86 / hour (Indeed.com)
- $49.22 / hour (Talent.com)
- $28.74 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
Services Provided
- Individual Session – Treating patients for stress, grief, depression, trauma, and mental health issues (generally) over time.
- Couples and Family – Providing counseling for multiple family members to resolve conflicts, enhance communication, and guide couples through deeper relationship issues.
- Testing and Diagnosis – Overseeing IQ tests and other evaluation measures to measure the client’s cognitive abilities, diagnosing formal mental health disorders (e.g., PTSD, autism), and conducting aptitude tests for companies and schools.
- Evaluations and Reporting – Ensuring compliance with court-ordered evaluations, including those regarding child custody and competency hearings, performing fitness-for-duty evaluations, and conducting pre-surgical psychological assessments.
- Expert Testimony – Providing a formal testimony in court concerning an individual’s mental health and history, often within the context of specific actions.
- Crisis Intervention – Assisting clients during a significant mental health crisis by offering immediate counseling.
- Consultations – Assessing and advising on specific cases for diverse entities (e.g., businesses, lawyers).
- Case Management – Collaborating with social workers, psychiatrists, and other professionals to create and execute a treatment plan for a specific client.
- Workshops and Seminars – Speaking publicly or to a group to help the members reach goals, such as a corporate training workshop for leadership skills.