A Day In The Life
Behavioral Science and Human Services Field of Interest
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Mental Health Counselors
Top Expected Tasks
Mental Health Counselors
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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.
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Perform crisis interventions to help ensure the safety of the patients and others.
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Perform crisis interventions with clients.
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Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
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Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Mental Health Counselors
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Service Orientation
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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