How do they match: Mental Health Counselors

  • Behavior Support Specialist
  • Mental Health Specialist
  • Mental Health Program Specialist

  • Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
  • Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
  • Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.

  • Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.
  • Advocate for individual or community needs.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
  • Collect information about community health needs.
  • Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility.
  • Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
  • Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs.
  • Plan programs to address community mental wellness needs.