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.
34 alternate job titles:
Behavior Analyst
Behavioral Health Clinician
Behavioral Health Consultant
Behavioral Health Counselor
Behavioral Health Therapist
Bereavement Counselor
BSS (Behavior Support Specialist)
Case Manager
Clinical Counselor
Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC)
Clinician
Corrections Caseworker
Counselor
Direct Care Counselor
EAP Consultant (Employee Assistance Program Consultant)
Elder Counselor
Grief Counselor
Group Counselor
Group Home Counselor
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
Licensed Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Mental Health Case Manager
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Counselor
Mental Health Program Specialist
Mental Health Specialist
Mental Health Therapist
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
Residential Child Care Counselor
Telehealth Therapist
Treatment Coordinator
No salary data available for Mental Health Counselors.
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Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Maintain client information or service records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain client records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain professional social services knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues. | General |
| Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families. | General |
| Write reports or evaluations. | General |
| Complete documentation required by programs or regulations. | General |
| Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues. | General |
| Collect information about clients. | General |
| Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress. | General |
| Advocate for individual or community needs. | General |
| Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients. | General |
| Refer clients to community or social service programs. | General |
| Counsel family members of clients or patients. | General |
| Plan programs to address community mental wellness needs. | General |
| Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs. | General |
| Collect information about community health needs. | General |
| Provide basic health care services. | General |
| Plan programs to address community health issues. | General |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | General |
| Train staff members in social services skills. | General |
| Respond to emergencies to provide assistance. | General |
| Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies. | General |
| Develop treatment plans for patients or clients. | Development |
| Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities. | Development |
| Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility. | Analysis |
| Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments. | Analysis |
| Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress. | Analysis |
| Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs. | Analysis |
| Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health. | Analysis |
| Develop health assessment methods or programs. | Analysis |
| Confer with family members to discuss client treatment plans or progress. | Communication |
| Supervise workers providing client or patient services. | Management |
| Lead classes or community events. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Client information database systems | Medical software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Google Classroom | Project management software |
| Management information systems MIS | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Netscape Navigator | Internet browser software |
| Office suite software | Office suite software |
| Patient electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Statistical software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Test interpretation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Approved Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis | American Society of Clinical Hypnosis | Not Available |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Behavior Analyst Certification Board | Not Available |
| Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider | Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. | Not Available |
| Career Coach | Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certification in Cognitive Therapy | Academy of Cognitive Therapy | Not Available |
| Certification of Clinical Hypnosis | American Society of Clinical Hypnosis | Not Available |
| Certified Addiction Specialist | American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist | National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor | National Board for Certified Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Correctional Health Professional - Mental Health | National Commission on Correctional Health Care | Not Available |
| Certified Domestic Violence Counselor | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Employee Assistance Professional | International Employee Assistance Professionals Association | Not Available |
| Certified In Thanatology | Association for Death Education and Counseling | Not Available |
| Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist | National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care | Not Available |
| Certified Sex Therapist | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Sexuality Counselor | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| EMDRIA Certified Therapist | EMDR International Association | Not Available |
| Executive/Corporate/Business/Leadership Coach | Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. | Not Available |
| Fellow in Thanatology | Association for Death Education and Counseling | Not Available |
| Health and Wellness Coach | Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. | Not Available |
| Healthcare CPD Associate | Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professionals | Not Available |
| Master Addictions Counselor | National Board for Certified Counselors | Not Available |
| Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist | The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers | Not Available |
| National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I | Association for Addiction Professionals | Not Available |
| National Certified Counselor | National Board for Certified Counselors | Not Available |
| National Certified School Counselor | National Board for Certified Counselors | Not Available |
| Personal/Life Coach | Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc. | Not Available |
| Registered Addiction Specialist | The Breining Institute | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
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