Explore Careers Help Career Profile Mental Health Counselor Holland Code: Help What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation. Glenn Close In A Nutshell I work with farmers and workers in the agricultural industry to help them develop strategies for their mental health. I listen to patients to understand what they’re going through and make them feel supported. I do outreach to the agricultural community about the importance of mental health so that people that are struggling feel comfortable coming to me with their issues. Swipe Potential Salary Range $87,000 - 114,000 Annually Which provinces would this job be in? AB Alberta BC British Columbia MB Manitoba NB New Brunswick NL Newfoundland & Labrador NS Nova Scotia ON Ontario PEI Prince Edward Island QC Quebec SK Saskwatchewan Mostly I work out of my office, and patients come to visit me here for sessions. I try to make a warm and comfortable environment so people feel safe to speak openly Workplace Indoor Job Requirements & Duties Encourage patients to discuss how they’re feeling and the situations that are causing them stress Examine issues that impact the community like depression and anxiety Help patients define their goals and create plans to work towards them Work with agricultural families that are experiencing challenges and help them work together as a unit Normalize mental health by advocating publicly for the need for mental health support in the agricultural community Be available to handle calls and emails from patients who may be working through immediate risks Education & Training A university and often post-graduate degree in psychology or mental health counselling, or a diploma in social science is required for this position 100all Job Outlook Society is really starting to realize how important mental health is for agricultural professionals. Skilled councillors that specialize in the agricultural industry will be in great demand in the upcoming years. Related School Subjects Social Studies Career Education What words come to mind when thinking about this career? Mental Health Therapy Counselling Important Skills Active Listening The most important part of this job is to listen. People open up when someone genuinely cares and wants to hear what they have to say, and I make sure my patients feel that way. Leadership It’s also important that I can offer people advice, and that I do it in a way that patients feel empowered and capable. interpersonal-man-people-communication-Relation Interpersonal Having a positive professional relationship with patients is another part of their success, and stong people skills helps me create that relationship. Patience It takes time for people to change, or even to want to change. My role is to be encouraging and patient, and let them know that I support them even if things aren’t going as fast as they had hoped. Swipe The Best Things About This Job Are… Helps Others Pays Well Own Boss Independent Work Problem Solving Continuous Learning Making a Difference in the World Similar Careers Human Resources Manager Corporate Social Responsibility Representative Helpful Links What is a mental health counselor? Infographic - Mental Health on the Farm YouTube - Stress, depression and getting farmers to talk about it snapAG- Today's Farm Career Glossary Strategies Empower Advocate References Mental Health Councilor Salary in Canada. (2020). Mental Health Counsellor in Canada. (2020). Mental Health Counseling Job Description: What You’ll Do. (No Date). Disclaimer All career information has been gathered from a variety of sources and compiled to provide a general idea as to what each career could entail. Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is committed to doing our best to ensure the information is current and reliable. However, we will not be liable for the accuracy of the information. Please contact us if you notice errors or would like to provide feedback.