Job Summary:
Under broad supervision, counsel with emphasis on prevention and/or behavior modification. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse, family, parenting and marital problems, suicide, stress management, problems with self-esteem and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. May serve as team leader.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
Act as client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
Counsel clients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge. Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition based on review of client information.