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Mental Health Counselors

Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.

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27 tasks24 core, 3 supplemental
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Community & Social ServiceOne of its 18 occupations
Code
21-1014.00SOC 2018: 21-1014

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24 core tasks and 3 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.Core taskTask 1591Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2021
  2. Task 2. Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships.Core taskTask 1592Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2021
  3. Task 3. Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.Core taskTask 18483Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2021
  4. Task 4. Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.Core taskTask 1594Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2021
  5. Task 5. Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.Core taskTask 1595Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021
  6. Task 6. Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.Core taskTask 1593Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021
  7. Task 7. Perform crisis interventions to help ensure the safety of the patients and others.Core taskTask 23908Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2021
  8. Task 8. Perform crisis interventions with clients.Core taskTask 20402Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2021
  9. Task 9. Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.Core taskTask 18484Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2021
  10. Task 10. Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.Core taskTask 1598Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021
  11. Task 11. Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.Core taskTask 1596Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021
  12. Task 12. Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.Core taskTask 1608Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2021
  13. Task 13. Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.Core taskTask 1606Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2021
  14. Task 14. Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.Core taskTask 1600Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2021
  15. Task 15. Monitor clients' use of medications.Core taskTask 1610Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2021
  16. Task 16. Collaborate with mental health professionals and other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.Core taskTask 23909Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021
  17. Task 17. Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.Core taskTask 1597Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2021
  18. Task 18. Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.Core taskTask 1604Rated by 71 people who do the job, August 2021
  19. Task 19. Plan, organize, or lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation, or social activities for clients.Core taskTask 1605Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2021
  20. Task 20. Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.Core taskTask 1602Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2021
  21. Task 21. Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting clients or patients.Core taskTask 1603Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021
  22. Task 22. Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.Core taskTask 1607Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021
  23. Task 23. Meet with families, probation officers, police, or other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.Core taskTask 1601Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2021
  24. Task 24. Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.Core taskTask 1609Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2021
  25. Task 25. Supervise other counselors, social service staff, assistants, or graduate students.Supplemental taskTask 18485Rated by 72 people who do the job, August 2021
  26. Task 26. Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.Supplemental taskTask 1612Rated by 73 people who do the job, August 2021
  27. Task 27. Coordinate or direct employee workshops, courses, or training about mental health issues.Supplemental taskTask 18486Rated by 74 people who do the job, August 2021

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  2. Classification
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