I would like to have a job in mental health, but I don't know too much about the jobs. Info?
Asked by Calypso
What education would I need fro these jobs and how should I prepare now (I'm a junior) to study for this job. Counselor Social Worker Psychiatric Nurse And occupational therapist. What ever that is.

Best Answer:
With most of these jobs you listed except psych nurse, you need a master's degree. An occupational therapist is someone who helps with a patient with daily tasks to help them lead their lives. Like if they broke their leg and needed help going to the bathroom in a cast. Occupational therapist teach patients skills to help them regain control and live on their own independently. So OTs deal with the entire body not just the mind of the person. Social worker, you need a master's degree. You can start working with a bachelor's but to get the job you want you need the grad degree. I don't know too much about social worker except that it can be highly stressful. It can be rewarding but to most that is not enough to keep them in the field, most social workers burnout after a few years of work. As someone said to me do not become a social worker until your sure that is what you want to be. Psych nurse would be good because if you tire of this area you can change fairly easily. And I think getting a bachelor's would really make you stand out and get the jobs much faster. Counselor is quite good but the demand is not very high for this. Have you also looked into becoming a speech language pathologist? The demand is high, the pay is very good and they job settings are endless. And being a SLP also deals with a mental health aspect as well. Which ever one you choose good luck!