LM04 Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 Hello , I'm new to this forum so bare with me lol. I'm currently in my last 2 years of my bachelor's degree in psychology . I first considered getting my Phd or Psy D in counseling but I decided it wasn't for me since I have no interest in research and it's too long. So I considering maybe becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor but after so many people told me that LMHC have problems with jobs and don't really earn much ( at least in NY) I started doubting it. That's when i came across social work , It's something very interesting to me that I would like to go into. My question is to everyone that is a social worker or did their masters in social work , Is it a good career? Is it that hard to find jobs? How's the salary ? What is the average salary , I saw on a website it was 50-60k starting in NY , Is that true for any new yorkers here ? I'm not trying to get rich off the job , I just want to do something I like but that allows me to live comfortable. P.S. I'm sorry my post is so long . I'm sure so many of you probably think im getting ahead of myself but I want to start researching Social Work MA programs now and try to gain some experience through volunteering & try my best to meet the requirements to be accepted in a MA in Social Work. I would GREATLY appreciate any help.
esgalerin Posted July 15, 2012 Posted July 15, 2012 I don't think you're getting ahead of yourself at all! In fact, I wish I had had that kind of foresight. But sorry, I can't answer any of your questions. Hopefully someone in the field will come along and help you out.
htotheizza Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Definitely go with the MSW over the MA in counseling. Its a more recognizable and flexible degree. Salary stinks, but there are always jobs. I don't think you'd make 50-60 starting, unless you did administration. Figure 30s to 40s for clinical social work in NYC.
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