Therapist

Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Counsels individuals or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, or family situations and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan in residential setting in compliance with COA standards and state, federal, agency and all other applicable rules and regulations.

Salary:$82,390

Education:

Master’s Degree. Your master’s degree is where you’ll get the specialized training you need to become a licensed therapist.

Demand:

Employment of physical therapists is projected to grow 34 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for physical therapy services will come from the aging baby boomers, who are staying active later in life. In addition, physical therapists will be needed to treat people with mobility issues stemming from chronic conditions, such as diabetes or obesity.

Reflection: I would not like to become a therapist because I don’t think I have the patience to do it. Becoming a therapist requires a lot of patience and that’s something I don’t have. The pay is too little to be listening to other people’s problems for most of your day.