How do they match: Mental Health Counselors

  • Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
  • Collaborate with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
  • Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.
  • Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
  • Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
  • Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
  • Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
  • Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.

  • Develop health assessment methods or programs.
  • Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
  • Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.
  • Advocate for individual or community needs.
  • Collect information about community health needs.
  • Lead classes or community events.
  • Plan programs to address community health issues.
  • Plan programs to address community mental wellness needs.
  • Refer clients to community or social service programs.