Mental Health Counselor Career Path

A Mental Health Counselor provides a continuum of mental health interventions and support services to individuals, families, children, and youth. This role involves comprehensive assessments, development and implementation of individualized treatment plans using evidence-based approaches (such as CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing), and facilitating therapeutic groups and workshops. Counselors are also responsible for case management, crisis planning, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to enhance client well-being and functioning in various settings.