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Question 4 of 40 for our Mental Health Counselor Mock Interview

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Question 4 of 40

What are your future career goals in the mental health sector?

"Right now, I'm focused on developing an excellent track record in a clinical setting so that I can prepare to open a practice of my own one day. This long-term goal means that I need to be an excellent Mental Health Counselor and serve my clients well. This goal motivates me to do a great job for my clients now and in the future. I have another target, which is to complete my master's degree in counseling in the next five years."

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How to Answer: What are your future career goals in the mental health sector?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Mental Health Counselor job interview.

  • 4. What are your future career goals in the mental health sector?

      How to Answer

      When you review your future goals as a Mental Health Counselor, it's essential to think about how this new position will fit into your long-term goals. As you know, it takes a lot of hard work, training, and education to become a Mental Health Counselor; however, the learning never ends.

      This career can be high stress and emotionally taxing as you continually learn and invest significant amounts of energy into your clients. Having a long-term career goal in mind will help you to maintain motivation, despite these challenges. Think critically about what you want for your future and share how this opportunity will be mutually beneficial as you grow and enhance your counseling career.

      Written by Ryan Brown on August 11th, 2014

      Entry Level Example

      "Right now, I'm focused on developing an excellent track record in a clinical setting so that I can prepare to open a practice of my own one day. This long-term goal means that I need to be an excellent Mental Health Counselor and serve my clients well. This goal motivates me to do a great job for my clients now and in the future. I have another target, which is to complete my master's degree in counseling in the next five years."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on August 15th, 2020

      Answer Example

      "In the next six years, I aim to complete my masters' degree while learning to lead a department within a multidisciplinary clinic such as this one. Your team-based approach presents significant growth opportunities for me; I would love to learn how to run a therapy department that is independent yet part of a team that acts as one. In addition to learning more about the business side of running a clinic, I seek to gain more experience in group therapy. To reach this goal, I could shadow your most senior counselors and help to facilitate a variety of group therapy sessions."

      Written by Ryan Brown on August 11th, 2014

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I desire to either have my own Mental Health Services or be the Director of a Mental Health Facility. I would also like to provide mentorship for counselors in training. I have already obtained the "Approved Clinical Supervisor" credential, and presently I am preparing for the Board Certified Behavioral Analysis certification. I have also started mentoring counselors in training by being a Practicum and internship supervisor."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      These are excellent goals! I suggest adding an extra sentence or two to show the steps you're currently taking to work towards these goals. If you're able to provide a timeline, that will be helpful as well. For example, "Within the next five years, my goal is to become the Director of a Mental Health Facility. I am currently working toward this goal by (list actionable steps that you're taking)."

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