Therapy

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Pros: Strong job outlook, fulfilling profession, ability to open your own practice, respected position in our communities. 

Cons: 3 years of supervision after graduation to private practice, starting salaries are very low, frustration at being unable to help is difficult for some people, large amount of LCSWs. 

Salary: $55,000 average. 25% earn above $67,000. 

Total School Duration: 2-3 years after an undergraduate degree.  

Extra: Successful LCSWs can make well over $100,000 per year, after establishing and proving their success.  

Pros: Strong job outlook, fulfilling profession, ability to open your open practice, respected position in our communities, faster path than social work programs.

Cons: Low starting salary, inability to help people is difficult for some people, insurance may be difficult for private practitioners, many frum counselors. 

Salary: $43,000 average. 25% earn above $55,000.

Total School Duration: 2-3 years after an undergraduate degree. 

Extra: Successful CMHCs can make well over $100,00 per year after establishing and proving their success.

Pros:  Great for people who like to help and teach others, one of the fastest growing careers, fulfilling profession, respectable position in our community.

Cons: 3,000 hours post graduation for licensing, low starting salary, can have frustrating client experiences. 

Salary: $48,000 average. 25% earn above $63,000.

Total School Duration: 18 months to 3 years. Some schools require an internship as well. 

Extra: Successful MFTs can make well over $100,000 per year after establishing and proving their success. 

Pros: Can be a very fulfilling career, tremendous need in frum communities, well-respected position, ability to open a private practice. 

Cons: Low starting salary, requirement for licensing after graduation, client failure can be extremely frustrating. 

Salary: $43,000 average. 25% earn above $55,000. 

Total School Duration: Multiple levels of certification but getting a masters is the quickest way to certification, although a bachelors alone also suffices. 

Extra: While this degree does not technically require  a bachelors, the best way to get going is a masters in Substance Abuse.

Info: Applied behavior analysts (ABA) are licensed clinical therapists who work with autism patients as well as children and adults who have behavior problems. 

Pros: Faster masters completion than other therapies, fulfilling career, flexible work scheduling, significant job growth and demand, variety of employment settings.

Cons: Limited job salary growth, low starting salary, may have stressful client interactions, high burnout rate. 

Total School Duration: 15 months to 2 years.

Salary: $55,000 is average. Many earn above $70,000.

Pros: Flexible work schedules, low stress, variety of employment settings, fulfilling career, many online programs.   

Cons: Clients can be stressful, requirement to pass the PRAXIS test, pressure to maintain high caseloads, limited pay ceiling. 

Salary: $76,000 average. 25% earn above $96,000. 

Total School Duration: 2 years after a BSL.

Extra: In order to practice, a masters degree is required. A BSL or speech prerequistes are required to enter masters programs. 

Pros: Lots of job growth, respectable salary, many heimishe-owned facilities and job opportunities, can transition into an owner-operator.

Cons: Long licensing process and requirements, can be a very high-stress environment, night and weekend availability almost always required. 

Salary: Average is $98,000. 25% earn above $123,000. 

Extra: While a masters degree is not needed, getting one is a great way to jump start your career despite getting a later start. 

Pros: Variety of workplace environments, ability to get into a great school a top-ranked undergraduate degree, potential to open your own practice, high median and upper echelon salaries. 

Cons: Expensive schooling, can be difficult to land your first job, grueling starting hours for most fields, many after-work responsibilities. 

Salary: Average is $120,000. 25% earn above $178,000. 

Salary: Great respect, very significant starting salary with room for lots of growth, fulfilling profession. 

Cons: Steep schooling curve, expensive program costs, grueling hours during internship and residency. 

Salary: $190,00 average. 25% earn above $208,000.

Total School Duration: 9-12 years after an undergraduate degree and prerequisites. 

Extra: Can monetize your practice by hiring NPs and PAs.

Pros: Flexible work schedules, high starting salary, respected position in our community, very fulfilling profession, ability to open a private practice. 

Cons: Clients can be stressful, managing insurance can be difficult, longer schooling than other options. 

Salary: $97,000 average. 25% earn above $111,000. 

Total School Duration: 4-7 years after an undergraduate degree. Includes school + clinical experience.

Extra: PsyDs and PhDs are still more respected than LCSWs or CMHCs. 

Pros: Great salary, lots of job flexibility, can work in a variety of settings, high job security, fulfilling profession. 

Cons: Long and expensive schooling, difficult to get into the program, possible changes coming with insurance overhauls. 

Salary: $124,000 average. 25% earn above $142,000.

Total School Duration: 4 years after an undergraduate degree and prerequisites.

Extra: Roles of pharmacists are expanding as healthcare in the US undergoes massive change.