The professionals should have completed a Master’s degree in Psychology, has counseling training and experience and have undergone supervised clinical field experiences. They have passed the National Counselor Examination (NCE) and/or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE). They provide mental health and substance abuse care and are capable of helping people with behavioral, mental, and emotional problems and disorders.
Here are their responsibilities:
- Assessing mental health conditions and disorders
- Diagnosing and understanding mental disorders
- Formulating treatment plans based on clients’ needs, preferences, and health goals
- Following care plans and conducting counseling through various types of therapy
- Keeping records of clients’ improvements
- Educating clients’ loved ones in caring for them
- And more
