I am getting my Bach in Social work, and then I want to get a masters and be able to counsel families and kids

Question

but what Masters degree do I need? I've been reading that a degree in counseling can take over two years to be ready for a job after you graduate. I'm looking at either SW, Counseling, or Psych. Which would be best for opening my own family/kids/drug addiction counseling center? Also, do I have to have something other than a Masters? I'm in Illinios. Thanks!

Answer 1

Opening your own centre? You're going to need business sense, money and/or a lot of good  connections. A master's in social work is the minimum you need for at least some sort of career, rather than grunt job, in the field of social work, but a doctorate in clinical psychology is also a good idea. Counselling or counselling psychology is usually for those who are just having a little trouble, but otherwise healthy not the kind of sick people who need social workers or addictions counselling. You may also want to look into occupational therapy.