The overall job outlook for Mental Health Counselor careers has been positive since 2017. Vacancies for this career have increased by 21.37 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 7.12 percent per year. Demand for Mental Health Counselors is expected to go up, with an expected 104,780 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 3.97 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!