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Mental Health & Disability
What are the rewards?
Both monetary and non-monetary rewards are important. The monetary rewards vary greatly from low salaries for entry-level positions, especially in small local organizations, to very high salaries in highly specialized areas such as psychology or psychiatry. Agency
executive directors in large regional or national organizations may also be highly compensated. Salary ranges will also vary based upon geographic location. Salaries tend to be lower in social service and human services organizations, and more competitive in healthcare
settings, research organizations, foundations and professional associations.
The non-monetary rewards may include:
Opportunities for career advancement
Coworkers who tend to be pleasant associates
Satisfaction from positively impacting the health and welfare of others
A certain prestige that comes with working in fields that require licensure and/or certification
The opportunity to work as part of a team with other caring and committed individuals
