Peer Counselor

You're fresh out of your bachelor's program and learning that textbook psychology and actual human problems are very different things. Your caseload is already too big, your supervisor is stretched thin, and the families you're working with need more help than any one person can provide. But every time someone actually follows through on a referral you made, it's worth it.

What you'll actually do

• 01Conduct intake assessments for students referred by teachers
• 02Coordinate with community agencies for student support services
• 03Maintain case notes that will be audited at some point
• 04Lead small group sessions on topics like conflict resolution and study skills
• 05Follow up on referrals — which means a lot of phone calls nobody answers
• 06Shadow senior counselors during crisis interventions

Career Path

Where this role sits in the bigger picture — and where it can take you.