The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Individual and family services groups
- Outpatient care centers
- Hospitals
- State and local government agencies
- Residential patient care facilities
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow significantly as more people seek help with addiction and mental health counseling. In addition, more states are seeking treatment and counseling services instead of jail time for people. Employment of mental health counselors will also grow as military veterans seek counseling.
Most openings will occur as workers retire or leave this career.
Mental Health Counselors (CIS 100504)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
12,550 Large |
& |
17.8% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,479 High |
| Champaign Area |
244 Medium |
& |
9.8% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
25 Few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
220 Medium |
& |
9.1% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Cook County |
6,296 Large |
& |
21.0% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
770 High |
| Decatur Area |
121 Medium |
& |
12.4% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
428 Medium |
& |
16.1% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
49 Few |
| Du Page County |
1,163 Large |
& |
18.4% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
137 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
208 Medium |
& |
27.4% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
95 Medium |
& |
4.2% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
171 Medium |
& |
18.1% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
| Lake County |
434 Medium |
& |
13.8% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
49 Few |
| McHenry County |
162 Medium |
& |
19.1% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
380 Large |
& |
18.7% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
46 Moderate |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
205 Medium |
& |
10.2% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
556 Large |
& |
12.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
61 Moderate |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
196 Medium |
& |
10.2% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
145 Medium |
& |
7.6% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
330 Medium |
& |
6.1% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
156 Large |
& |
9.6% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
17 Few |
| Springfield Area |
283 Medium |
& |
7.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
29 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
320 Medium |
& |
1.9% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
30 Few |
| Vermilion County |
55 Small |
& |
9.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Will County |
412 Large |
& |
30.8% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
57 Few |
| United States |
449,800 Very large |
& |
18.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
48,900 High |