How do they match: Mental Health Counselors

  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Mental Health Professional

  • Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.

  • Collaborate with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
  • Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.

  • Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
  • Maintain professional social services knowledge.