Career Pathways Table
Edu-Level
Degree / Certification
Career
In High School
  • Industry Recognized Credential
  • College Credit Plus
  • Career-Technical Assurance Guide (CTAG)
  • Volunteer
High School Graduate or GED
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Mental Health Treatment Support Staff
  • Therapeutic Program Worker
  • Substance Use Disorder Treatment Support Staff
  • Behavior Assistant
  • Crisis Hotline Call Center Attendant
Training Program
  • Early Childhood Training
  • Pharmacy Technician Training
  • Community Health Worker Training Program
  • Chemical Dependency Training
  • Nurse Aide Training
  • Certificate or Diploma in Practical Nursing
  • Certified Peer Supporter Training
  • Prevention Training
  • Behavior Technician Training Program
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Community Health Worker
  • Peer Supporter
  • Substance Use Disorder Counselor Aide
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Infant Mental Health Support Worker
  • Case Manager
  • Prevention Educator
  • Harm Reduction Specialist
2 Years of College
  • Associate in a Behavioral Science Field
  • Associate in Any Field
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate
  • Associate in Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Substance Use Disorder Counselor
  • Registered Nurse
  • Prevention Specialist
4 Years of College
  • Bachelor in Early Childhood
  • BSN with Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification
  • Bachelor in Public Health
  • Bachelor in Any Field
  • Bachelor in Art Therapy
  • Bachelor in a Behavioral Science Field
  • Bachelor in Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
  • Bachelor in Music Therapy
  • Bachelor in Psychology
  • Bachelor in Addiction/Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Coalition Coordinator
  • Behavioral Health Specialist
  • Clinical Case Manager
  • Job Coach/Employment Support
  • Research Assistant
  • Policy Advocate/Analyst
  • Crisis Responder
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse
  • Prevention Consultant
  • Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
  • Care Manager/Care Coordinator
  • Program Manager/Supervisor
  • Social Worker
  • Music Therapist
  • Therapist/Counselor
  • Health Education Specialist
  • Infant Mental Health Practitioner
5+ Years of College
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • MSN with Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Master in a Behavioral Science Field
  • Master in Counseling
  • Master in Occupational Therapy
  • Master in Art Therapy
  • Master of Physician Assistant Studies
  • Master in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Master in Public Health
  • Master in Educational Measurement, Quantitative Psychology, or Statistics
  • Master in Education
  • Master in Addiction/Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Crisis Therapist
  • Agency Director
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Chief Clinical Officer
  • Behavior Analyst
  • Epidemiologist
  • Physician Assistant/Associate
  • Addiction Therapist
  • Advanced Practice Nurse
  • Client Rights Officer
  • Art Therapist
  • Researcher
  • School Social Worker
  • Clinical Supervisor
8+ Years of College
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Doctor of Pharmacy
  • Ph.D./Psy.D. in Psychology
  • Ph.D./Psy.D. in Psychiatry
  • Doctor of Medicine
  • Psychopharmacologist
  • Pharmacist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologist
  • Psychometrician