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Mary
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I am currently enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Program, and I want to know what type of entry level work from home jobs can I get.
I am currently enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Program at Texas Southern University, and I am searching for a entry level work from home job in the mental health field in Texas. What types of careers can I apply for if I do not have any certification in mental health? I have a Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Human Services as well as I have my Master degree in Criminal Justice. I am a certified CTE Criminal Justice teacher and a dual credit teacher. I am wanting to get out of the classroom this is why I am going back to college to work with mental health clients, and I am trying to find a work from home job while I am focusing on my college classes.
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Chinyere Okafor
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Hi Mary,
You've accomplished a lot already, including earning degrees in criminal justice, working as a teacher, and now entering the field of mental health. It makes perfect sense to want to quit teaching while still helping people, especially if you're pursuing a career in counseling.
There are certain remote (work-from-home) positions that meet your experience and skill set, even if you don't currently have your mental health certification. Here are some suggestions that could be useful while you complete your studies:
- Intake Coordinator or Case Manager Assistant: These positions assist customers with tasks like scheduling appointments, completing paperwork, and locating information. Many don't require a license, particularly when under supervision.
- Crisis Text Line or Helpline Support: Some organizations provide remote, flexible positions to support individuals in difficult situations. Although they usually begin as voluntary work, they provide excellent experience for building a resume.
- Administrative Support for Behavioral Health: Several online health businesses employ staff to assist with scheduling, customer communications, and service organization.
- Online Tutor or Career Coach: You might tutor students online in subjects like criminal justice or human services, or assist them with their career choices because you have experience teaching dual credit and CTE courses.
- Remote Research Assistant: As a graduate student, you might hunt for research positions with charity organizations or academics. These flexible positions provide you the opportunity to learn more about mental health work.
You have a solid background, and you may advance in your counseling profession with remote work that pays well. Try searching for terms like "mental health," "case management," or "social services" on employment portals such as Indeed, Remote.co, or FlexJobs. Additionally, speak with others at your institution; advisers and teachers might be aware of suitable internships or part-time work.
Your decision to shift careers is courageous. It's time to choose a position that can assist you in advancing in your career. Keep going; you're doing well, and you're on the right track.
Best wishes!
You've accomplished a lot already, including earning degrees in criminal justice, working as a teacher, and now entering the field of mental health. It makes perfect sense to want to quit teaching while still helping people, especially if you're pursuing a career in counseling.
There are certain remote (work-from-home) positions that meet your experience and skill set, even if you don't currently have your mental health certification. Here are some suggestions that could be useful while you complete your studies:
- Intake Coordinator or Case Manager Assistant: These positions assist customers with tasks like scheduling appointments, completing paperwork, and locating information. Many don't require a license, particularly when under supervision.
- Crisis Text Line or Helpline Support: Some organizations provide remote, flexible positions to support individuals in difficult situations. Although they usually begin as voluntary work, they provide excellent experience for building a resume.
- Administrative Support for Behavioral Health: Several online health businesses employ staff to assist with scheduling, customer communications, and service organization.
- Online Tutor or Career Coach: You might tutor students online in subjects like criminal justice or human services, or assist them with their career choices because you have experience teaching dual credit and CTE courses.
- Remote Research Assistant: As a graduate student, you might hunt for research positions with charity organizations or academics. These flexible positions provide you the opportunity to learn more about mental health work.
You have a solid background, and you may advance in your counseling profession with remote work that pays well. Try searching for terms like "mental health," "case management," or "social services" on employment portals such as Indeed, Remote.co, or FlexJobs. Additionally, speak with others at your institution; advisers and teachers might be aware of suitable internships or part-time work.
Your decision to shift careers is courageous. It's time to choose a position that can assist you in advancing in your career. Keep going; you're doing well, and you're on the right track.
Best wishes!
Michelle M.
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Hello, Mary !
What an impressive academic background you have and that you're in a mental health college program currently is fabulous ! Even though I may redirect you, I think that I can suggest a good experience for you that would allow you to do some counseling (situational) now and would also be excellent for the degrees you currently hold. The only thing is - they're not at home or remote.
The two career thoughts I have for you are to become a Parole or Probation Officer or a Case Manager in a Parolee Re-Entry Program. You would be perfect for those positions.
To find out more about any available positions to work at an Re-Entry Program, contact the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Volunteers of America Texas to ask for a list of Re-Entry Programs and Centers that you can apply to, the Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative. You can also check for programs at your local police station as they may not all be online.
To apply to be a Parole or Probation Officer, (the pay is super good in your state), go to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice website and also contact the Jasper County Probation Department directly. I know that they're not remote at home positions nor are they part time necessarily, but you very well qualify for these positions and you'd be required to do situational counseling with the clients. It's up to you.
It is my belief that going into the mental health field, one should strive to do as much in-person work as possible due to how heavily people-oriented the field of work is. With your Masters Degree, you may be over qualified for some case management jobs, but you could consider going into Program Management, too which would be a good base to do Mental Health Counseling in the future. Mental Health and Social Services are all about people connecting, trusting and being available for the client and it's just not the full experience doing it remotely. Later on when you have your Degree for Mental Health Counseling, you can register at websites to do counseling online, but you must get that person to person experience first.
The only caveat I have with my own advice is that I hope that there are positions in and around Jasper that are part time so that you can meet the demands of your Mental Health Program at the same time. Where I live, those professional positions are usually full time.
If you want to make some money on line while you're studying Mental Health, consider registering at teaching websites and also doing tutoring online. Sometimes home school families hire to teach remotely, too. I know this is so different from what you were thinking about, but it may work for you while you are in the Mental Health Program. If you've just begun the college Mental Health program, find out what the bulk of the work commitment will be before looking for work. You'll need to balance whatever job you get with the workload of the college program.
I hope this helps or is something to consider and I wish you all the best !
What an impressive academic background you have and that you're in a mental health college program currently is fabulous ! Even though I may redirect you, I think that I can suggest a good experience for you that would allow you to do some counseling (situational) now and would also be excellent for the degrees you currently hold. The only thing is - they're not at home or remote.
The two career thoughts I have for you are to become a Parole or Probation Officer or a Case Manager in a Parolee Re-Entry Program. You would be perfect for those positions.
To find out more about any available positions to work at an Re-Entry Program, contact the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, Volunteers of America Texas to ask for a list of Re-Entry Programs and Centers that you can apply to, the Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative. You can also check for programs at your local police station as they may not all be online.
To apply to be a Parole or Probation Officer, (the pay is super good in your state), go to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice website and also contact the Jasper County Probation Department directly. I know that they're not remote at home positions nor are they part time necessarily, but you very well qualify for these positions and you'd be required to do situational counseling with the clients. It's up to you.
It is my belief that going into the mental health field, one should strive to do as much in-person work as possible due to how heavily people-oriented the field of work is. With your Masters Degree, you may be over qualified for some case management jobs, but you could consider going into Program Management, too which would be a good base to do Mental Health Counseling in the future. Mental Health and Social Services are all about people connecting, trusting and being available for the client and it's just not the full experience doing it remotely. Later on when you have your Degree for Mental Health Counseling, you can register at websites to do counseling online, but you must get that person to person experience first.
The only caveat I have with my own advice is that I hope that there are positions in and around Jasper that are part time so that you can meet the demands of your Mental Health Program at the same time. Where I live, those professional positions are usually full time.
If you want to make some money on line while you're studying Mental Health, consider registering at teaching websites and also doing tutoring online. Sometimes home school families hire to teach remotely, too. I know this is so different from what you were thinking about, but it may work for you while you are in the Mental Health Program. If you've just begun the college Mental Health program, find out what the bulk of the work commitment will be before looking for work. You'll need to balance whatever job you get with the workload of the college program.
I hope this helps or is something to consider and I wish you all the best !
I was a Parole Officer and I left to be a Criminal Justice Teacher and a Dual Credit Teacher.
Mary
Oh, I didn't know.
Michelle M.
Annah Edmonds
Licensed Clinical Counselor and Art Therapist
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Mary, I agree that you have a lot of experience which will help you in making it to the top of any application. It can be tricky to find work that is flexible enough to be a student- part time or full time! I nannied my way through graduate school for this reason. I would definitely broaden your search to include anything medical related. It may not be in your top ten interest range but will keep you financially sustained. Something like scheduling, medical billing, or online social media/marketing for a mental health application. I agree that tutoring might fit the bill. You could also gain a quick coaching certificate and start a private practice. FYI coaching can look like a lot of things and typically I would suggest truly finding a training that is vetted, accredited, and will fully prepare you for the work. I have definitely seen programs that take around three months which is lightning fast in contrast to graduate school. More positions have become hybridized or entirely online so this works to your advantage. Some schools will offer work if you are on financial aid and state an interest in being employed by the program. With your education background you could work developing online curriculum or as a program manager. Crisis positions are incredible and if you can balance this emotionally with the strain of being a student, it will look excellent on your resume. They hire people around the clock as hotlines are 24/7. They also do not require a graduate license for working the call line (you will be trained on the job). Also look at hospitals (admin) and nonprofits (homeless shelters, community health, public health, family support centers). Sometimes you just have to do whatever it takes and that might mean finding a job in any field that will get you through this brief period in time. What you are able to find may depend on your own resources, job availability within your own community or state, and timing- how quickly do you need to make this happen for instance. I liked having a job that was very different from my graduate studies; it gave me a break, allowed me to turn off my brain for a bit and be in a completely different environment. This provided my life psychological balance. It also meant I was a bit behind when it came to being a newly graduated counselor; I was not as seasoned as some of my peers. What I have discovered is that it all works out in the end and with everything you are entering school with, you are no doubt already an asset. Great luck!
Thanks for your encouragement!
Mary