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Thank you for your video. I would like to say that I know PLENTY of social workers with their masters degree, with about two years of experience, who are not licensed that make between 60k-100k. Within regular jobs like the ones you mentioned (school social work). There is a BIG misconception that social workers don’t make good money. I understand you are just mentioning the average. But still, most people aren’t aware that social workers are getting paid more and more the more we are recognized. And there are soooooo many positions we can work in. This misconception is instilled in grad school as well. When I was getting my MSW, we were told by professors to expect to make around 35-45k. I’ve NEVER made under 55k with my masters. Hope this helps break down this myth!

Graduated from my MSW program May 2022. 2 months post grad I got my first job at $60,000 (salary ). During my intership /school year I intentionally made sure to seek out hospital /medical experience for my intership. I’m very happy with my pay -especially since I’m technically coming in with less than 3 years of clinical /SW experience-which is mainly from my intership .

Thank you so much for this video! I’m currently in my masters program for counseling, and this is the first time I’ve been able to understand the difference between professions clearly

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) can do everything. They can do the nursing, therapy, and diagnosis of all mental health disorders. Also, prescribe medication in all areas

I love the way you’re speaking, so clearly 😍 I can learn English and Therapy at the same time 🤛

This was so helpful!!💕 Thank you!! ☺️

I’m working towards becoming a LMFT! I’m glad I stumbled across your channel! 🤩

Hi. I appreciate this breakdown and the information you shared. I'd like to add from the perspective of someone who is in the psychology profession that according to a 2015 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association about 89% of psychologists in America are clinicians providing treatment for a wide range of issues including the most severe mental health concerns. Additionally, as someone with a background in clinical, organizational, and forensic psychology these added areas in which we can work in the judicial system, or with companies as industrial and/or organizational psychologists dealing with non-psychiatric issues (such as personnel decisions, marketing, etc.) also gives added opportunities for a broad range of income opportunities for psychologists. Keep up the excellent work!

Hey Steph Anya! I really appreciate how simple and easy-to-understand you made this. Especially without giving any specific number. Also, regarding your voice, sounds like you had a great time this weekend!!

Thanks for being genuine and taking out the extra time to make this♥️

I’m in GA too and graduating with my MSW from UGA. This video was so informative, thank you!!

I’m starting to get nervous about the pay in this profession. I’m towards the end of my MFT masters program but really considering going back to get NP or PA degree which would be a second masters to feel more financially stable. I love psychology I’m hoping to be able to incorporate it.

I already adore you and this is my first video of yours. You’re awesome! I’m in GA too ☺️

Thus video was very helpful. Im graduating in June with my Masters in School Counseling and I just applied to the advanced clinical mental health program at LIU.

Great video! I’ll be graduating with a Masters in Clinical and mental health counseling in May. Glad I found your channel

great video!

Thank you! Like you said, it's a profession so salary does matter to some degree. I'm about to get my bachelor's and I've been really considering what to do next. Thanks for the info!

Thank you for the explanation very clear! 👌👌👌👌100😁

By far the best explanation of all these different fields that I've found on youtube

It’s similar in Nevada when working for someone else. I feel it’s similar in private practice after breaking down the therapist fee into all necessary expenses to operate.

I am a LPC, I thought in your video you were going to explain within LPC, LMFT and what area of work is the highest paid within our professions…

Very helpful. Thank you

Thank you so much for your insight! It can be hard to find comprehensive, useful information in this career field.

Very helpful video! Also, a psychiatrist can also be a D.O.

very helpful

It's also worth noting that psychiatrist can only see referred patients by another md (like a gp) most psychologists or any other therapist cannot refer a patient to an md only md's can, also from what I've noticed paediatric psychiatrists earn more then other clinical psychiatrists as the same with psychologists paediatrics get paid more. I am doing my masters in adolescent counselling and childhood cognitive psychotherapy once complete I'll be able to open a private practice and not only do counselling but also do behavioural therapy for the young which is so cool, in my country there isn't much competition as behavioural therapy isn't widely taken up so I'm excited 😁

Thank you so much for making these videos! I am currently getting my BA in Human and Family Development & Women & Gender Studies & i am seriously considering getting my MA is MFT once I'm done with undergrad. Were you in school when you got married?

I like your voice like that 😂 Great video!

Hi Steph! Do you think you could do a video series on the DSM? I don’t feel I am extremely knowledgeable on DSM and diagnosing . I’ll be graduating in 3 months and i’m still a bit intimidated by this part of the job . Thanks !

Love your videos! I just wanted to clarify, that an NP is not an RN, though they do have RN credentials and could work as an RN if they wanted, they are actually APRNs - Advanced Practice Registered Nurses with a Master's degree at minimum.

Do you have a video on how many years each position is & what kinda of classes etc does it take to become any of thoses workers ?

Great video, very informative! Are you aware of how transferring a license across state borders work? For example, if I’m licensed in NY LMHC and I move to New Jersey for work, is it a smooth transition?

Actually, I do regular therapy as a psychiatry resident and plan to do so in my practice.

In every state, the title of Psychologist is a protected title. You can't use it until you're licensed as a Psychologist. So the Doctorate alone is not enough.

I’d love to hear about submitting the bbs form to request AMFT # also any other help on life after graduation would be great as well. I finished my program yesterday and will be graduating within the next two weeks. I’m a bit overwhelmed to be honest 😅 its all so new and not much help exist out there

Damn, of course the hardest/ most fulfilling professions are paid the least. Thanks America

Hey I just graduated and I’m really not sure what to get my masters in or what tract to take. I love the field but I’m very worried about salary. I live in New Jersey. Any suggestions?

Hi! I want to do a masters degree in psychology and I want to know, as a foreigner is it possible for me to find a job abroad with no experience?

Psych RN, 2 years experience, Phila suburbs, $45/hr...made over $110 K last year

what is a mental health proffesional or office or client or office

Hey! I'm currently in grad school for Mental Health Counseling. How did you take notes during your program? Were you a hand note person or were you a digital note person when it came to retaining and remembering content. How did you do it?

@steph Hi thank you for all this information. I'm looking into earning an MSW in hopes to become an LCSW/therapist. However , I do not want to work in direct action social work. Therefore , I’m lost if i should choose between MFT or MSW. I heard i should choose MSW because i can practice therapy (have all the benefits of MFT ) and still have other avenues to look into . Also , people told me LCSW could possibly make more than LMFT . However , I do not know if that is true ?

Would it be possible to get a masters in clinical mental health counseling and from there go on to become a psychiatrist?

How do you become a nurse practitioner? Do you need to be an RN already?

Good information enjoyed it

Psych NP can practice independently in most states. And function the same as a psychiatrist.

Future PMHNP here! I graduate July 2022. Woohoo....We all are important to treat the whole client.

My brother works for the Veterans Affairs Hospital. I hear that is one of the best for salary

How much do private practice therapists actually pocket from a session? For example, if a client pays $200, how much does the therapist earn in income, after business costs like office time/space?

I am interested in being apart of the Mental Health industry but I don’t know where to start. I tried doing my own research but i am honestly lost.

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My end goal is to get my PSY.D . I have a bachelors in psychology but I don’t know the route to take for masters . My grandma is saying I should get a msw but I told her most people who get a msw get a LCSW not psyD.

Does it matter what we get in for our bachelors? I want to get my bachelors in education rather then psychology

What is the income of psychologists with a doctorate in New York based on your observations and experiences?

You had said that most of the work a Psychologist does (has Psy D or PhD) is psychological assessments or research but they can also do counseling psychology on the side. Does most of the work end up being psychological assessments/research because doing those jobs pay better? I am more interested in providing therapy than doing assessments/research but in order to open more opportunities up I would pursue being a psychologist. However, I would want more of my work to be providing therapy instead of doing assessments and research.

I really wanted to be a therapist, why are they so low on the list?? They're the ones that deal with the emotionally taxing side of things. Maybe I'll be an NP or a psychiatrist.

I'm curious, are there any jobs for those with just bachelors in psychology then? Great video!

35k is sooo low omg. I’m definitely getting my masters

I’ve really been contemplating the pay for this profession. It doesn’t make sense to me to be in school so long and get paid at the low end of salary. I love psychology and have always had a passion in it but starting to give up on the licensed practical nurse counselor title. Leaning now more towards NP either for psych or for mental health just because I still want to be part of that community and still give therapy but still make decent amount of money. Anyone have any advice?? I feel like a broken record player trying to figure out my career.

Can someone with a master degree in public health biotechnology enter the field of psychiatrists, if yes how can one do it cause am currently interested in psychiatrists

Thanks for the information. I just started grad school this summer. I feel like giving up because I heard that after getting my MASTERS, they still want you do get 2 trs of clinical hrs in order to be fully licensed in NC. I am too old to be lagging my time. What if I don't pass? But, this MASTERS contains a school track too. I am afraid school counselors doesn't get paid enough. What do you think I should do? Give or its it worth all the student loan debt and get nowhere? Thanks!

I went the nurse practitioner route to be a therapist. I can do therapy as an NP. And it gives me more flexibility in what I can do. I’m still in school.

35 my Gawd no. I make more than that in social services

can you practice psychological assessment and testing with a master's degree in psychology?

The south pay sucks you make much more in cali

I live in California, I want to be a therapist, I want to give advice and listen to people’s problems... and I’ll fix it by giving them advice... is that a therapist? Or is that a LPC? what’s the difference between a LPC and a therapist? @Steph Anya, MFT

I would strongly disagree with this pyramid. From personal experience seeing LPCC they make more money sometimes than Psy D practitioners. It really depends how you run your private practice.

PMHNP student at Vanderbilt. Going to correct you a bit. We have the same scope of practice as a psychiatrist and are trained across the lifespan to assess, diagnose and prescribe for all mental illnesses including bipolar and schizophrenia not just "anxiety and depression". It is also in our scope of practice to perform psychotherapy and provide coping skills to clients but most do focus on medication management. We also conduct and contribute to current evidence based practice research just like psychiatrists. Many have Doctorate in Nursing Practice degrees and can also refer to themselves as "doctor" if we have the DNP title. If doing so it is just important to clarify license such as physician (psychiatrist), PMHNP, or psychologist. We can have our own private practice in most states and are employed in a variety of settings including inpatient psych hospitals with more acute patients.

@ Steph I am a LPN and I am finishing my Masters degree in counseling. I keep getting low pay. What is a good route to go in counseling.I am doing my minor in Marriage and Family Therapy. I had a few interviews for addiction counselors but very low pay for my field in Illinois. Considering going back to Arizona.

So basically, the professions that can push pills and keep big pharma in business are the ones that will be more rewarded financially.

Online (Zip recruiter) states the average LMFT is paid $78,000 where I'm from Pennsylvania. Observations on this?

Just note..... This all is wirhin rhe cinrext if beinf HIRED doe a job... not building your own business.

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