Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
This industry comprises establishments of independent mental health practitioners (except physicians) primarily engaged in (1) the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and/or (2) the diagnosis and treatment of individual or group social dysfunction brought about by such causes as mental illness, alcohol and substance abuse, physical and emotional trauma, or stress. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers.
Top Careers in this Sector
Community and Social Service Occupations
21-0000
Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
21-1000
Counselors
21-1010
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-0000
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-0000
Social Scientists and Related Workers
19-3000
Psychologists
19-3030
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
43-0000
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
19-3033
Health Technologists and Technicians
29-2000
Health Practitioner Support Technologists and Technicians
29-2050
Psychiatric Technicians
29-2053
Marriage and Family Therapists
21-1013
Social Workers
21-1020
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
21-1023
Management Occupations
11-0000
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
43-6000
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
43-6010
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners
29-1000
Other Management Occupations
11-9000
Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$63,752
Growth Rate
+6.55%
Active Roles
219