Mental Health Counselors

Mental Health Counselors

Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging.

Key Competencies * Self Control * Integrity * Concern for Others * Stress Tolerance * Dependability * Cooperation * Initiative * Persistence * Independence * Achievement/Effort

Representative Tasks * Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment. * Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships. * Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.

Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance, Government,

Job Family Community and Social Service

Sample Job Titles Behavior Analyst, Behavior Support Specialist (BSS), Behavioral Health Counselor, Behavioral Health Therapist, Bereavement Counselor, Case Manager, Child Care Counselor, Clinical Counselor, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Clinician, Correctional Counselor, Corrections Caseworker, Counselor, Direct Care Counselor, Domestic Violence Advocate, Elder Counselor, Grief Counselor, Group Counselor, Group Home Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Case Manager, Mental Health Clinician, Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Program Specialist, Mental Health Specialist, Mental Health Therapist, Residential Child Care Counselor, Therapist, Treatment Coordinator.