Has the counselor's certificate been cancelled? The certificate of psychological counselor generally refers to the qualification certificate of psychological counselor, and the qualification certification has been cancelled. 17 September 15, with the consent of the State Council, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security published 140 national vocational qualification catalogue, and emphasized that the state should incorporate vocational qualifications into the national vocational qualification catalogue according to the prescribed conditions and procedures, and implement inventory management. No professional qualification outside the catalogue shall be permitted or recognized. 140 the national vocational qualification catalogue does not include the qualification certificate of psychological counselors. In other words, you don't need a qualification certificate to engage in this profession, but this profession will still exist. Those who have obtained the qualification certificate of psychological counselor can be regarded as proof of their level and ability.
Career prospects of psychological counselors 1, and there is a serious shortage of professionals.
In the United States, 1 10,000 people provide psychological counseling services; In China, there are only 2.4 people per 6,543.8+0,000 people. More than 3,000 universities in the United States have psychology departments, while only about 60 universities in China have psychology departments. According to the statistics of the Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in August 2000, 90% of the relevant training since 1980s has been concentrated in six cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming, Wuhan and Changsha.
2, the government to promote and vigorously advocate.
In July 2002, the national vocational qualification project for psychological counselors was officially launched, and the party and state leaders attached great importance to it. Li Peng, Chairman of the National People's Congress, wrote an inscription "Popularize psychological knowledge and improve people's health". Under the strong advocacy of the government policy, all third-class and first-class hospitals require the establishment of psychological departments, and primary and secondary schools also require the establishment of psychological consultation rooms with psychological consultants.
3. The post salary level is rich.
First-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong and Shenzhen and second-tier cities such as Hangzhou, Nanjing, Jinan and Chongqing have higher incomes, which should be around 8000- 15000. With the rapid development of cities, people pay more attention to mental health. Part-time salary level of psychological counselors: The average hourly salary is 2,000-3,000 yuan, the average hourly salary is-1500 yuan, and the hourly salary is slightly 200 yuan -300 yuan.