Most jobs are union. About 25-30 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Some have completed 6 years of college. Most employers require 1-2 years of prior experience. A few jobs are 20-30 hours per week.
Most employers recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements.
Some also report that spreadsheet and database skills are important. California State University, Sacramento, Chapman University, Chapman University-Diamond Springs Learning Center, National University, University of California, Davis, University of Phoenix, and University of San Francisco offer counseling and psychology related programs. Almost all employers provide medical insurance and other benefits, including paid sick leave and dental insurance. Most also provide a paid vacation, a retirement plan, and vision insurance. Many provide life insurance.