Counseling Career Outline

Resource: Counseling Career Outline Preparation

You have been asked to attend a career fair at the local high school to present on your counseling career.

Compete a career exploration on O*NET as preparation for the Counseling Career Outline assignment. Examine the following elements on O*NET for a career as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor.

•Knowledge

•Skills

•Abilities

•Work Activities

Explore career options within counseling.

Choose a career of interest within counseling.

Create an outline of talking points on your chosen counseling career and include the following:

• Contributing factors in developing a professional identity as a counselor

• Description of the career, and your role in that career

• The professional and ethical standards you are held to

• Any professional associations you may join