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Job Title: Mental Health Counselor
Sector & Industry: Mental Health Counseling falls under the Healthcare sector, specifically within the mental health services industry. It plays a critical role in providing support to individuals with mental health disorders, emotional difficulties, and various life challenges.
Salary Range: US Salary Range: According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and related sources, the typical salary range for Mental Health Counselors in the United States is approximately $40,000 to $70,000 annually.
Keywords: Mental Health, Counseling, Therapy, Treatment Planning, Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Assessment, Licensure, Psychological Evaluation.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to diagnose mental health conditions.
- Develop patient-specific treatment plans.
- Provide individualized counseling, group therapy, and crisis intervention.
- Facilitate skill-building sessions to enhance clients’ communication, problem-solving, and coping skills.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
- Document sessions and maintain confidential client records.
- Stay current with advancements in the mental health field to provide evidence-based care.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Licensure as a Mental Health Counselor in the state of practice (e.g., LPC, LMHC, or equivalent).
- Experience with various therapeutic modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, psychotherapy).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in maintaining patient confidentiality and record-keeping.
Primary Jobs to be done
Key Skills & Qualifications
Ideal Personality Traits
Typical Work Context
Personal Traits:
- Empathy and compassion for clients.
- Strong ethical framework and professionalism.
- Resilience and the ability to handle emotional situations.
Work Focus: The work focuses primarily on People (helping and guiding clients), Process (developing and following treatment plans), and Product (client mental health improvement).
RESUME PLUS TRAITS TO LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING
RESUME PLUS
Core Competency
Core Competency & Score: Communication skills – critical at 90%, as effective treatment relies heavily on the ability to listen to and understand clients as well as to express therapeutic concepts clearly.
Work Context
Primary 3P & Score: People – should be near 70%, as the role is centered on providing support and therapy to individuals.
Ideal Personality Attribute
Essential Big 5 Trait & Score: Agreeableness – ideally around 85%, as it includes traits such as empathy and compassion crucial for client interaction.
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