Psychologist There are many specialties for psychologists: however, for use in this paper, the salary of a child psychologist will be the focus. Again, the salary of a Psychologist can range greatly based on the size of the community he/she serves, or the type of work provided. The median income of the child psychologist is just over $64,000 annually (indeed, 2017). Youth Counselor Those who work for youth centers and in the service of today’s youth do so with little as far as income to show for it. Many times service is provided on a volunteer basis and done so happily. For those who are employed and do get paid to do the work they love, the average in come is slightly over minimum wage at $12 per hour (indeed, 2017). Ethics, Diversity, …show more content…
It is because of the vulnerability of his/her client that the child and adolescent counselor must abide by impeccable ethical standards that include “confidentiality and respect for the client’s values, heritage, beliefs, and self-determination” (Woodside & McClam, 2015, p. 26). Youth counselors will come in contact with virtually every race, sex, ethnicity, and culture, and as the world gets smaller and smaller and the client of the youth counselor becomes more diverse, it becomes exceptionally important that counselors understand the intricacies of all cultures so as to provide quality service while maintaining the dignity of the client. King (2012) stated ethical codes are the pillar of the profession creating a social covenant to the protection of the client at all …show more content…
Many children and adolescents take on much of the responsibility of what is happening when, in actuality, it has nothing to do with them at all. There is a fantastic group of people who intervene on behalf of the kids and let them know they are still loved by their parents and they are not to blame for what is happening. This group is youth counselors. These wonderful people provide this much needed service, for the most part, simply because they care about the kids. At school, at church, in hospitals, and in youth centers men and women of all ages, races, religions, and cultures have an open door policy so kids know they have someone who will