How do they match: Mental Health Counselors

  • Case Manager
  • Employee Assistance Program Consultant
  • Mental Health Program Specialist
  • Mental Health Case Manager

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Plan programs to address community health issues.
  • Plan programs to address community mental wellness needs.
  • Refer clients to community or social service programs.