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Mental Health Counselor

What do Mental Health Counselors do?

  • Advise individuals on a broad range of mental health issues

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Education and Training

Mental health counselors need a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Get Started!

High school juniors and seniors can participate in the Health Science occupational track of the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Youth Apprenticeship Program. Learn more and apply here!

Minimum Requirements

To work in this role, you'll need:

Job Supply and Median Wage in Milwaukee County

Source: Lightcast, February 2026

 

5-Year Job Outlook

 

Source: Lightcast, February 2026

 

Top Employers in Milwaukee County

1. Headway

2. LifeStance Health

3. Advocate Aurora Health

4. St. Charles Youth and Family Services

5. Children's Wisconsin

Source: Lightcast, February 2026

 

Career Pathways: What's next?

Source: Lightcast, February 2026

Visit the City of Milwaukee's Employment Opportunities Page

Employ Milwaukee

1322 North 8th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53205

Phone: (414) 270-1700Fax: (414) 225-2375

Employ Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider. If you need this information in an alternate format, or in a different language at no cost to you, please contact us at (414) 270-1700. Deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired callers can contact us through Wisconsin Relay Service at 711. 

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