How do they match: Mental Health Counselors

  • Behavior Support Specialist
  • Employee Assistance Program Consultant
  • Mental Health Specialist
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Supervise other counselors, social service staff, assistants, or graduate students.

  • 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.
  • Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients.
  • 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.
  • Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies.
  • Respond to emergencies to provide assistance.