Mental Health Counselor Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

We are currently seeking Mental Health Counselors who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting. In some areas, these professions are also referred to as a mental health therapist or psychology associate. In our organization, these professionals are placed in the position of Mental Health Counselor to plan and provide clinical mental health services of a non-medical nature in the facility. As mid-level managers, they may coordinate and direct activities of other personnel engaged in providing mental health services to patients.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Conducts mental health screenings and assessments based on a review of available records and clinical interviews.
Provides treatment to inmates by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on an evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the health care record for each person seen.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
- Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling theory and techniques by way of treatments and activities used for individuals in caseload.
- Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions to address the needs of inmates.

Requirements & Skills 1

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or a degree in a related clinical area.
Five (5) years of clinical experience which includes two (2) years in a comparable job position required.
- Must possess appropriate certification or licensing in the state where practice occurs.
- A valid driver's license is preferred unless required by contract or applicable statute.
- Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Job summary 2

We are seeking a Mental Health Counselor to provide outpatient comprehensive mental health counseling services to clients with various biopsychosocial, financial, and emotional concerns.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Requirements & Skills 2

Masters’ degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) or Masters’ degree in counseling, psychology or related field required.
Must possess a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential in good standing or similar credential (LMHC, LMFT) and have a minimum of 5 years experience providing mental health/behavioral health counseling required.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and commitment to the mental health philosophy.
- Able to assess data reflecting the client’s status and circumstances, and to plan interventions accordingly.
- Applicable driver license and required auto liability insurance.

Job summary 3

We are seeking a Mental Health Counselor for our program. As a Mental Health Counselor you will ensure that the emotional and therapeutic needs of patients are consistently met and maintained, based on individual plans of behavioral health care.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Facilitating Daily Group Therapy
Completing Psychosocial Assessments
- Assisting with Treatment Planning and Discharge Planning
- Completing Utilization Review
- Providing Accurate and Concise patient progress reports to the Psychiatric Service

Requirements & Skills 3

Degree must be from a CACREP or CSWE accredited program
2+ years experience (in a hospital setting preferred)
Strong therapy and assessment skills
- Expertise in the needs of geriatric and adult populations
- Experience in performing brief short-term therapy (e.g. cognitive behavioraltherapy or solution focused therapy)
- Experience developing therapeutic materials preferred

Job summary 4

Mental Health Counselors are part of a multidisciplinary team that provides mental health treatment to clients. Mental Health Counselors assess clients’ needs, coordinate with the team and client to develop a brief treatment plan, and implement evidence-based practices to help stabilize the client and prepare them for outpatient treatment. In addition, Mental Health Counselors assist with case management, communicate with clients’ support systems, and collaborate to develop a comprehensive discharge plan. This position requires a confident Mental Health Counselor who is comfortable working with clients whose symptoms are highly acute, can establish rapport quickly, and excels at collaborating with other treatment teams and community providers.

Duties & Responsibilities 4

Collaborating with each client to create an individualized treatment plan
Providing individual and group therapy
- Assessing client safety and providing crisis evaluation & intervention
- Adhering to agency policy, training, and techniques for managing Aggressive behavior and maintaining staff & client safety
- Thorough and timely completion of required clinical documentation

Requirements & Skills 4

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field

Job summary 5

We are seeking a Mental Health Counselor for our program. In this professional role, you will ensure that the emotional and therapeutic needs of patients are consistently met and maintained, based on individual plans of behavioral health care.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Conducting and documenting daily group therapy sessions
- Completing psychosocial assessments
- Facilitating family therapy and individual therapy
- Implementing and reviewing treatment and discharge plans

Requirements & Skills 5

Master's level licensure as a Social Worker or Counselor is required
2+ years experience (in a hospital setting preferred)
Strong therapy and assessment skills
- Experience in performing brief short-term therapy (e.g. cognitive behavioral therapy or solution focused therapy)
- Experience developing therapeutic materials preferred
- Bilingual ability in English and Spanish a plus

Job summary 6

The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for assisting the Mental Health Professional (Therapist) in providing family based therapy, case management services and family support services to children/adolescents and their families. The Mental Health Counselor's scope of responsibilities include assisting the Therapist in providing direct services: arranging and coordinating additional services for consumers and their families; coordinating the client care process including intake, assessment, treatment planning, treatment review, discharge planning and continuity of care processes; and providing crisis intervention services.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Under the guidance of the Lead Therapist (Mental Health Professional), assists in providing family-based therapy to assigned consumers and families using primarily the ""structural family therapy"" model of systemic intervention through sessions with individuals, family subsystems, or involved collaterals.
Under the guidance of the Lead Therapist, employs additional treatment interventions including psychoeducational therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, recreational therapy, parent skill training, assertiveness training, modeling, coping skills training, and crisis intervention.
- Under the guidance of the Lead Therapist, assists consumers and families build working relationships with key providers in the larger community, educational and social services systems. Works with other service providers to arrange and/or coordinate family support services required by assigned consumers and families.
- Under the guidance of the Lead Therapist, engages the consumer and his/her family in a process, which allows the consumer and his/her family members to identify specific goals for the family-based services in order to maintain the consumer in the home.
- Completes portions of the documentation of specific goals from intake to discharge and after-care planning for the consumer's medical record as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 6

A Bachelor's Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, and/or related Human Services degree
One year of experience in a CASSP system program
Valid Act 33/34 clearances required
Valid driver's license required
- Maintains competence in identified universal, core and critical competencies
- Must be knowledgeable of the developmental stages and behaviors for age group of assigned clients
- Must meet job competencies within 90 days of hire

Job summary 7

The Mental Health Counselor provides timely and thorough report on assigned patients to other health care team members to ensure integration of services, continuity of patient care, and focus on treatment plan goals.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Requirements & Skills 7

High school graduate or GED.
BCLS required.
Experience or training in the mental health or medical field preferred.

Job summary 8

The Mental Health Counselor provides direct client care under the supervision of clinical staff.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Providing a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring clients and redirecting behaviors.
Observing clients, documenting daily notes.
Supervising meals/snacks and providing re-direction to clients as needed.
Providing supervision and guidance in preparation of client meals.
Participating in community meetings, group therapies, education and social activities on the unit.
- Helping facilitate group therapy session, including but not limited to DBT, CBT, Body Image, etc.
- Communicating effectively with clients' treatment teams to ensure the highest quality of resident care.
- Completing assignments as designated by clinical staff.

Requirements & Skills 8

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field, preferred
Current CPR Certification
Knowledge of psychiatric group process, therapeutic relationships processes, age specific growth and development, limit setting and behavior management, crisis management with aggressive behaviors

Job summary 9

This position provides a wide range of behavioral health services to patients. These services include; therapy and counseling, mental health evaluations, short-term interventions, treatment planning, staff education, care coordination, and collaboration with staff.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Perform psychiatric evaluations.
Provide behavioral health interventions including individual, group and/or family therapy using a brief, solution focused approach to problems and interventions tailored to specific treatment plans.
Provide care coordination or case management services to those served including but not limited to; information and referral services, education, consultation, appointment scheduling, and participation in meetings.

Requirements & Skills 9

Master’s Degree
1-3 years of mental health experience.
Experience working with children, adolescents and families.
LMSW, or TLMHC, or TLMFT
Diagnostic skills using the DSM 5.
- Familiarity with community resources.
- Ability to form working relationships with clients, families, staff and other treatment providers.
- Actively engaged in licensure supervision while LMSW, TLMHC or TLMFT in accordance with regulatory standards.

Job summary 10

The Mental Health Counselor performs clinical duties under the direct and close clinical supervision. The Mental Health Counselor provides the full performance level of the counseling services to clients with mental disorders by using assessment, evaluation, and intervention, rehabilitation, and treatment regimens.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Assesses the patient’s situation to determine the appropriate services using clinical interview techniques, objective assessments, and psychological testing under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.
Intervenes in crisis situations to de-escalate the situation and provide acute care using suicide prevention planning and crisis intervention techniques.
Develop treatment plans and provides treatment to patients who have significant mental or emotional disorders through the use of individual and/or group counseling.

Requirements & Skills 10

Education: Determined by the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists under the requirements for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC).
Employees certified as a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) may practice graduate professional counseling for 2 years under the supervision of an approved supervisor.
Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State.

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