What is the job market for masters level psychotherapists?
The job market fluctuates with such factors as the economy, new methods of health care delivery and payment, and political trends. Thus, master’s graduates may not find jobs right away, or may find jobs that are not perfect for them. However, mental health services will always be in demand, and our graduates have a combination of psychotherapy, assessment, and research skills that make them very competitive in the job market. Graduates of our program work under supervision, performing such activities as testing, psychotherapy, and other services in community mental health centers, social service agencies, hospitals, adolescent treatment centers, inpatient and residential treatment facilities, probation and diversion programs, and other community agencies. Some examples of graduates’ positions: custody evaluator for a county social services agency, psychotherapist in a school for adolescent parents, counselor in a university women’s center, neuropsychological technician in a private tre
