I provide marriage counseling, adolescent counseling and law enforcement counseling

I have taken so much I want to give back.i use to be a lvn and was going to be a counselor I would like to help as people can't help themselves

I started working as LCDC I once I get my license provided by the state of Texas and I have been working since then in this title of job.

I love what I do as LCDC I and I completed my Master's Degree in Addiction Counseling in May 2017 which made the job position very interesting and valuable.

I graduated in May 2017 with a MS In Professional Counseling. I did an internship with a substance abuse facility, where I feel I learned a lot, as well as contributed my time and energy to co-facilitating and then facilitating intensive outpatient groups, providing coverage for vacationing staff, and I did not get paid for the 600 hours that I was at the agency. (It is a requirement that you complete 600 hours of an internship to obtain your degree) . I was told that I did a marvelous job, they appreciated all that I did, and they even encouraged me to apply for work there. Since that time, I have submitted numerous applications and have had several interviews. I interviewed for two different positions at the agency that I interned with, and both times I was told that I was not the right candidate for the job-the SAME kind of job that I did for the agency for FREE, now they don't want to pay me to do! I find it mind boggling. I have the education and the internship experience, as well as other professional experience AND life experience. Yet, I find I am being passed over for jobs. I often don't even get a response from the places that I have applied to, and if I do get an interview, I'm told that despite my education and experience, I'm not the right candidate for the job. Now, I will be completely honest: I have a felony conviction, but I am able to work with children, I have my clearances, (local, state, and federal), and I have been off parole for years. I worked hard to graduate Magna Cum Laude with my B.A. (If they would've recognized that in my Master program, I would have had that honor again). I've worked with many people and I have been told by clients and other professionals that I have a positive attitude. I get along well with my colleagues, even if I don't like them (they'd never know), and I have never been reprimanded for tardiness or no doing my job. I dress exceptionally well, in fact; I have come into many interviews dressed nicer than the individuals who were doing the interviewing. But I would hope that this would not be the reason that I am getting hired. I would appreciate some feedback. I don't know what I'm doing wrong (IF I am doing something wrong) but this is getting frustrating. I entered the field of psychology/counseling because I was sure that this field would be more accepting of my felony conviction. Counseling is about assisting your client to find out what their issues are, coming up with some solutions, and then allowing the client to make those changes to affect change in their lives. It's about encouragement and enlightenment. But I'm finding that while they preach these tenets, they are not accepting of those issues in the people that are trying to enter this field. It's very traumatizing, because I know that I have done everything in my power to become a better person, and I feel that I have overcome much, and that I could really assist people to discover and tap into their potential. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you for your time.

I am 67 years old, but have been working outside the home, off and on, for over 30 years. For the last five years, I have been both a counselor and a teacher at a private middle school in New Haven, CT., working with underserved children in New Haven. Because it was time for a change, I decided to look for a position involving Counseling and or Social Work, either full or part-time. I have raised four children, and now have three beautiful granddaughters. Do you have any advice for older job seekers?

I recently completed a Masters in Mental Health Counseling, June 2016. I have been working as a Permanent Substitute Teacher, grades K-6, for the last 5 years. I really loved the position, while completing the Masters' program however, I am ready to begin something NEW!! My undergraduate degree is in Elementary Education. Can someone recommend??

I'm looking part time job any counselling.

Hi everyone! I recently graduated from the Creative Arts Therapy masters program at Pratt Institute in New York. I'm about to move to Florida and am looking for a counseling/art therapy job so that I can work toward my LMHC and ATR-BC. Let me know if anyone knows of openings in the Sarasota area!

Objective: To work within the behavioral professions and bring my unique counseling style to an organization that will allow me to exercise my professionalism as a counselor. An organization that is progressive in behavioral issues and behavioral treatment. Working with professionals who share a desire to coach individuals to rebuild their personal spiritual awareness ‘True Self’ which will nurture individuals throughout their lives.