How do they match: Mental Health Counselors

  • 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.

  • Meet with families, probation officers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
  • Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.

  • Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues.