Family, marriage and other related counsellors perform some or all of the following duties:

A. May supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants

B. May provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods

C. May provide witness testimony in court proceedings

D. May conduct research, publish research papers, educational texts and articles and deliver presentations at conferences.

E. May participate in fundraising activities.

F. Family, marriage and other related counsellors often specialize in dealing with a specific client group such as injured workers, or with specific problems, such as drug and alcohol addiction, marital difficulties or behavioural disorders.

G. Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems

1. What education do you need to become a Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors?
   1. You usually need a master's degree in counselling, mental health or a related social service field. 2. In... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors?
   The job outlook for Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors is considered Above Average because: 1.... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Above Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be above... more
4. How much does a Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors make?
   The average hourly wages for Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors is $20.50/HR, which is close to the... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors"?
   2% of Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for... more
6. How many Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors are employed part-time?
   24% of Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 37,800... more
7. How many Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors are self-employed?
   Roughly 13% of Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors are self-employed. This is considered Average for the... more
8. What is the average age of a Family, Marriage and Other Related Counsellors?
   The older-than-average age (43) of worker will likely result in an above-average retirement rate to 2009. more