Mental Health Counselors

01

Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.

02

Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.

03

Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.

04

Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.

05

Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.

06

Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.

07

Perform crisis interventions to help ensure the safety of the patients and others.

08

Perform crisis interventions with clients.

09

Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.

10

Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.