Running head: The Role and Life of a Mental Health Counselor The Role and Life of a Mental Health Counselor Mental health counselors provide counseling services for clients that suffer from personal issues (e.g. depression, substance abuse). Mental health counselors are trained to provide psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and diagnosis disorders of a specified population of clients in an individual or group setting, by helping them cope with mental and emotional problems (Erford, 2010). Counselors in the mental health profession are expected to maintain the confidentiality of records relating to the client’s treatment. Mental health professionals practice active listening and encourage the client to express their feelings.
Before any support can be given, manager will go to visit client/ individual to do assessment to make sure their needs and preferences and a base line regarding their communication abilities and methods will be established. Our organisastion have our own forms where it all be recorded. Support plans and risk assesments will be recorded and printed on clients folders. What care workers can read and complete all needs. 1.3 – Analyse the barriers and challenges to communication within your own job role.
These assessments will normally involve the Service User, members of the Service User’s family and a health care representative. We will discuss Service User’s needs, gather information on medication requirements, carry out risk assessments and discuss the services we offer. This information will then be reviewed and communicated to staff members so we can produce an individual care plan, copies of which are kept at the Service User’s home and in the office records. These care plans are used to give staff guidance and set out the Service User’s routine, emergency contacts, risk assessments, communication records and time sheets. All of this will be discussed with the relevant staff members prior
In group counseling, a therapist works with a group of individuals who have been pre-selected through a screening process. Generally these individuals have little to no connection to one another other than the similarities regarding the reason for which they are seeking treatment (Tomasulo, 2010). Barlow (2008) quotes Soukhanov stating that “group therapy is ‘a form of psychotherapy that involves sessions guided by a therapist and attended by several clients or patients who confront their personal problems together. The interaction among clients is considered to be an integral part of the therapeutic process” (pp. 240).
These agencies that the human services work with will include counselors, therapists, probation ( if needed), community volunteers, and other sources. The client and the helper will come together to make sure that set goals and try to see what problems the client is facing. They will schedule meeting so they can try to build a
Leah Roberts Unit 4222-223 Support individuals to meet personal care needs 1.2 To establish the level and type of support an individual needs I would ask the individual how much help they need, what they are comfortable with and anything they may be worried about. I would read the risk assessment, as it would give me information on my client’s ability to participate and highlight any possible risks. I would promote independence, encouraging active participation so that they feel in control of the amount of support they receive. An occupational therapist can help in advising on specialist equipment or changes to help the individual to be as independent as possible. 1.3 Maintaining privacy during personal care should be discussed sensitively
Conceptualisation phase, where the therapist and client establish a relationship before the client is educated about stress and its impacts. The client is then told to view stressful situations as challenges rather than threats. 2. Skills acquisition phase (and rehearsal), in which certain coping skills (depending on the client’s situation) are practised in the clinic, and then adapted to real life situations. For example, relaxation/social support/time management and more are common methods used.
If they are capable they will be able to tell you how they would prefer to be treated, and what their personal needs are. If they are unable to communicate with you, you could talk to their family, they could provide information about the history and preferences of the client. Another way that would also be useful is to talk to social workers, doctors or any other professional involved in the clients care, as they will be able to give you information on any medical conditions and needs etc that you need to be aware of. 2. Describe two ways of making sure that the history, preferences, wishes and needs of an individual using the service are recognised in support or care plans.
Topic Selection Post Op Gastric Bypass Support Group Group Counseling and Psychotherapy Abstract The following will look at the type of support group that is being formed as well as the rationale for forming the group. Once that is addressed, the theoretical framework will also be discussed. In this case, Solution Focused Brief Therapy will be used. The concepts as well as goals will be explored as well as how the group therapist will be able to work with each client within the group to help them meet their goals. Topic Selection: Post Op Gastric Bypass Support Group The support group that is being facilitated is for those individuals who have had a gastric bypass.
Vocational Needs Assessment- Consumer and counselor discuss interest and abilities and decide what services and assistance you might need to obtain and retain employment. Service Delivery: Once you are determined to be eligible you will begin an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) The IPE is a written plan listing the consumer’s job objectives and DOR services they will receive in order to find and obtain your employment. Once signed by the counselor and Rehabilitation Supervisor the consumer can start receiving services mentioned below. • Academic Tutors- Assist clients with specific courses related to an academic course of study. Tutors must be able to maintain both impartiality and confidently in all assignments.