How do they match: Mental Health Counselors

  • Employee Assistance Program Consultant
  • Mental Health Program Specialist

  • Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
  • Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
  • Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
  • Plan, organize, or lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation, or social activities for clients.
  • Supervise other counselors, social service staff, assistants, or graduate students.

  • Complete documentation required by programs or regulations.
  • Develop health assessment methods or programs.
  • Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
  • Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients.
  • Plan programs to address community health issues.
  • Plan programs to address community mental wellness needs.
  • Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies.
  • Refer clients to community or social service programs.
  • Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.