Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a distinct profession with state and national standards for education, training, and clinical practice. Mental health counselors (MHCs) practice in a variety of settings, including community agencies, managed care organizations, hospitals, schools, substance abuse treatment centers, judicial systems, university counseling centers, private practice, and more. MHCs provide a full range of services, including assessment and diagnosis, psychotherapy with individuals, couples, families, and groups, treatment planning and utilization review, career counseling, substance abuse treatment, psycho-educational and prevention programs, and crisis management.<br><br>Unlike many of the other master's level counseling subspecialties, clinical mental health counselors are eligible for licensing in all 50 states, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam: a desirable option since licensure provides graduates with access to more, and better-paying, job opportunities, including private practice opportunities. Students relocating to states other than Hawaii after degree completion will need to confirm licensing requirements in those states.