How Do I Become a Mental Health and Drug Therapist?

Question by VIP Dacus: How do I become a mental health and drug therapist?
I want to become one for my profession and I graduate this year so I need to know how to start so I know which school’s to apply to.

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Answer by Caring Breeze
Mental Health Therapist Certification and Licensure

Although certification may not be required in some states, earning this voluntary award proves skills and development in counseling and may enhance employability. Certification may also be a requirement for licensure in some states, according to the NBCC. Therapists working in a public school are required to have a state school counseling certificate according to the BLS.

Licensure requirements vary by state, but generally require earning a graduate-level degree, completing a fixed amount of training hours and then pursuing continued education. A license is required of therapists working in a non-school clinical setting in 49 states and the District of Columbia. Licensure is required by all 50 states and the District of Columbia for marriage counselors and family therapists.

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Mental Health Therapist Training

Becoming a mental health therapist usually requires a master’s degree in counseling. Graduating from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) often helps meet state licensing requirements for mental health counselors.

Ther is a lot more infromation on schools and specifics on this website. i hope this helps!
http://education-portal.com/mental_health_therapist_career.html

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