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Work with individuals to prevent mental health problems and improve their mental health.

Mental Health Counselors help people to have improved mental and emotional health. They may focus on addiction, parenting, marital problems, self-esteem, managing stress, and other issues.

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Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
On the Job	Work Activities Provide basic health care services. Refer clients to community or social service programs. Complete documentation required by programs or regulations. Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities. Maintain client records. Write reports or evaluations. Maintain professional social services knowledge. Collect information about clients. Collect information about community health needs. Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
Career Pathways	Counseling and Mental Health Services
Similar Careers	Child, Family, and School Social Workers Marriage and Family Therapists Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
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