Job prospects Mental Health Counsellor in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Family, marriage and other related counsellors" in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Family, marriage and other related counsellors in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies (NOC 41301) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies are most often employed in one of the province's health networks (Horizon or Vitalité) or within a private practice.
- Mental health has been an issue of increasing importance and this has led to higher demand for therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies. In addition, opportunities will continue to arise through replacement of retirees.
- Opportunities will also be greater for those who are fluent in both official languages of New Brunswick.
- In order to work in New Brunswick, candidates must register with the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick. This involves successfully completing an examination.
- Given the expanding application of virtual care, candidates should be comfortable with all relevant technologies.
Here are some key facts about Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies mainly work in the following sectors:
- Social assistance (NAICS 624): 43%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 34%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 15%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Family, marriage and other related counsellors across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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