Clinical mental health counseling combines psychotherapy with practical problem solving to help people who are struggling with emotional or behavioral issues. Clinical mental health counselors work with individuals, couples, families and children in a variety of mental health and community agencies. Some specialize in specific treatment areas, such as addiction, grief and trauma. Typical job duties of clinical mental health counselors include assessment and diagnosis, providing coping skills and strategies and referring other health professionals as appropriate. Take the first step to becoming a licensed professional counselor. This hands-on master's program offers unique opportunities to apply your learning in the field, as part of a rigorous curriculum grounded in current research, program evaluation and continuous improvement. Our graduates are uniquely prepared to serve the diverse communities of Alaska and are employed by agencies throughout the state.<br><br>With classes available on-campus in Fairbanks and via distance learning, the master's in clinical mental health counseling offers options to fit your life. Our faculty have extensive practitioner experience, and, along with your advisors, are here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you take classes by distance or face-to-face, youll enjoy the same hands-on training experiences, collaborative learning atmosphere and personal attention.