Counselor

The counselor provides comprehensive patient care by conducting intakes, assessments, and developing individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and strengths. Key duties include monitoring patient status, addressing high-Risk conditions, providing individual and group counseling using advanced techniques, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications vary by level (I, ii, iii) but generally require an associate degree or majority of certification courses, along with mandatory counselor registration/Certification immediately upon employment. Counselor iii requires specific certification or licensure eligibility with relevant boards, and clinical skills must be effective in complex cases.