Where do counseling psychologists work?

Counseling psychologists work in a variety of clinical, educational, and office settings. You can find work as a counseling psychologist for public and private schools, institutions of higher education, businesses, hospitals, mental health clinics, private psychology practices, rehabilitation centers, government agencies, and military establishments. Your exact job duties and responsibilities vary depending on the employer, but helping patients with their social, emotional, and mental health along with educating people about mental health issues and how they can take charge of their own mental health are your main focus.