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George
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how much money does a theripist?
how much money does a theripist make on a monthly and yearly basis
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Michelle M.
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Hi, George !
What type of therapist are you asking about ? There are many types of therapists.
One cannot tell you in general how much money a specific profession would give a person. It's impossible to say. When it comes to certain therapist positions, they can have more than one job, have their own practice, work at a place at the same time they have their own practice, at the same time write articles for journals and get paid for it, give presentations or trainings and get paid for it, have two or three jobs at different places, so asking how much money one makes is irrelevant and the last thing that is beneficial in choosing a career.
Considering all of the types of "therapists" there are, whichever one you are thinking about means that you work directly on people physically or in the mental health realm. This type of work should be from the heart, like a calling, regardless of thinking about the pay before you even start. You'll have to love school because at minimum, it would be required to go to college for 6 years at least, depending on the type of therapy you want to do. The only way you'd know how much money you'd make is if you get offered a job and the employer tells you exactly how much the pay will be.
In order to decide if becoming some kind of therapist is for you, choose what type you are thinking about and explore what that position does. Explore the work duties and the education and if it still seems like something you like or have a passion for, the money part won't matter.
When asking questions about the career you have in mind, be as detailed as possible so that good and helpful advice can be provided to you for your specific needs. Although any field in the health care area is usually a secure and good career, I wouldn't advise relying on choosing it specifically for the money.
What type of therapist are you asking about ? There are many types of therapists.
One cannot tell you in general how much money a specific profession would give a person. It's impossible to say. When it comes to certain therapist positions, they can have more than one job, have their own practice, work at a place at the same time they have their own practice, at the same time write articles for journals and get paid for it, give presentations or trainings and get paid for it, have two or three jobs at different places, so asking how much money one makes is irrelevant and the last thing that is beneficial in choosing a career.
Considering all of the types of "therapists" there are, whichever one you are thinking about means that you work directly on people physically or in the mental health realm. This type of work should be from the heart, like a calling, regardless of thinking about the pay before you even start. You'll have to love school because at minimum, it would be required to go to college for 6 years at least, depending on the type of therapy you want to do. The only way you'd know how much money you'd make is if you get offered a job and the employer tells you exactly how much the pay will be.
In order to decide if becoming some kind of therapist is for you, choose what type you are thinking about and explore what that position does. Explore the work duties and the education and if it still seems like something you like or have a passion for, the money part won't matter.
When asking questions about the career you have in mind, be as detailed as possible so that good and helpful advice can be provided to you for your specific needs. Although any field in the health care area is usually a secure and good career, I wouldn't advise relying on choosing it specifically for the money.
im asking about a mental health therapists. whats the average they get paid?
George
mostly the ones like school conuclers
George
That's what I sort of based my advice on which still stands. No one is able to tell you what your pay is going to be - especially when you haven't started yet. Be a mental health therapist only if your are passionate about it and you have an above average interest in human behavior. The advice I gave here is still holding for mental health fields. Your future money is not the best reason to choose or not choose a field of work. Best wishes to you !
Michelle M.
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Depends on your skill set and company. If you go into a high demand occupation like behavioral health, lcsw, or emergency response roles you will get paid for your work adequately. The boundaries are hard to hold and the mental burdens will eat at you if you are not mental and physically healthy in those fields. They need all the help they can get. They are even manning police task forces with behavioral health professionals. Being bi lingual, multiculturally competent, and dei certified are going to be the highest paid roles. Those are the certs you need. Seek those out and get every bit of information and internship roles you can. Partner with peers and professionals working those fields. They are dealing with the largest mental health crisis America has ever seen. They are he ones helping us serve our communities. Volunteer your time. Learn all you can. Nothing is below your study level when learning to defend yourself and others. Science is only as good as the most recent science. Stay educated on current and even experimental techniques. They will not question your methods if they work. If you need more personalized advice I can help. I have 10 years of federal law enforcement at a usaf emergency response level. I was a federal police officer 6 years active duty and serve a total of 8 years. I went to 4 wars all in a 6 month period. I turned 21 overseas. I earned all 7 ribbons from that one time frame.I learned all my science and history from war veterans. I am considered a science prodigy that’s why I joined the air-force my mentor was a women usaf vet she told me my people were in the af. If you need career advice or next steps to better yourself you can send me a message. I offer my help free. I learned to think 3x faster and advanced my field with their help. We work as a team. That’s how science and helping others should happen at all levels. They identified me as a science prodigy and an elite when I signed. They tried to force me into a bachelors degree before I got out of high school. I only wanted to know more science and improve my skill sets to help others. Our field is brutal. We can do it with the help of future professionals like you.
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For entry to mid level therapy positions, the average median is usually $36.00 per hour. Ft weekly pay would be around over $1000 a week. Or would be close to $500-$600. A year that could potentially be around $3000-$4000 a month. For PT it would be around $1500-$2500. A lot of factors could influence these numbers. Location, credentials, company.
Study ABA to get an introduction into the framework of what a therapist does.
Intern if possible at places that deal with behavior and therapy.
Search for free educational classes that train you to entry level behavior analysis. Usually there are free classes on Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, or ABA. Location will be a determining factor for a good portion of these leads
When you decide you want to follow ABA as a long term career, enroll in college for further education and pay increase.
After getting established you can create your own services to help and create your brand of therapy to then help the community manage mental health and tough times. Mental health is a field that serves the community.
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