How do they match: Mental Health Counselors

  • Behavior Support Specialist
  • Case Manager
  • Mental Health Specialist
  • Mental Health Case Manager
  • Mental Health Program Specialist

  • 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.

  • Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
  • Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.

  • Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies.
  • Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.