Mental Health Counselors: 
Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Human Services |
| Indiana Average Salary | $41,840.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 38 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 1,711 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | 5.03 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 8,610 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | 21.40 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Customer Service
Information Gathering
Oral Communication
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Professionalism
Attention to Detail
Leadership
Integrity
Critical Thinking
Conflict Management
Work Ethic
Organization
Creativity
Intellectual Risk-taking
Written Communication
Adaptability
Information Gathering
Oral Communication
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Professionalism
Attention to Detail
Leadership
Integrity
Critical Thinking
Conflict Management
Work Ethic
Organization
Creativity
Intellectual Risk-taking
Written Communication
Adaptability
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Treat psychological disorders and issues
Develop treatment plans
Develop patient therapy programs
Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs
Solve clinical problems
Provide care for mentally ill or special needs individuals
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Assist individuals with physical disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Conduct individual, group, or family interventions
Conduct behavior modification
Provide basic health care services
Develop treatment plans
Develop patient therapy programs
Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs
Solve clinical problems
Provide care for mentally ill or special needs individuals
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Assist individuals with physical disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Conduct individual, group, or family interventions
Conduct behavior modification
Provide basic health care services
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Advise individuals regarding marriage
Counsel family members of clients or patients
Counsel clients or patients regarding substance abuse issues
Match clients to public or community services
Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues or problems
Advise clients or community groups on health issues
Refer patients or clients to community services or resources
Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients
Counsel individuals concerning diet
Advise others on psychological, social services, or mental health issues
Counsel family members of clients or patients
Counsel clients or patients regarding substance abuse issues
Match clients to public or community services
Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues or problems
Advise clients or community groups on health issues
Refer patients or clients to community services or resources
Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients
Counsel individuals concerning diet
Advise others on psychological, social services, or mental health issues
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Establish relationships with students
Maintain relationships with clients and customers
Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities
Establish relationships with clients and customers
Maintain relationships with external agencies, organizations, and communities
Maintain relationships with vendors
Maintain relationships with stakeholders
Establish long-term relationships with industry professionals
Maintain relationships with clients and customers
Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities
Establish relationships with clients and customers
Maintain relationships with external agencies, organizations, and communities
Maintain relationships with vendors
Maintain relationships with stakeholders
Establish long-term relationships with industry professionals
Training and Teaching Others
Teach behavior modification techniques
Train staff members in social services skills
Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families
Teach social skills
Provide nutritional instruction to individuals or families
Monitor student progress
Lead classes or community events
Train staff members in social services skills
Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families
Teach social skills
Provide nutritional instruction to individuals or families
Monitor student progress
Lead classes or community events
Getting Information
Research medical or health improvement issues
Collect information about clients
Collect information about community health needs
Collect clinical data
Conduct clinical investigations
Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress
Collect information about clients
Collect information about community health needs
Collect clinical data
Conduct clinical investigations
Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Evaluate mental health conditions or disorders
Evaluate client progress against measurable goals
Evaluate patient or client response to therapy or treatment
Evaluate therapy needs of patient or client
Identify physical or emotional abuse
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs
Evaluate client progress against measurable goals
Evaluate patient or client response to therapy or treatment
Evaluate therapy needs of patient or client
Identify physical or emotional abuse
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs
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Related Licensing Requirements
Temporary Mental Health Counselor Permit (18-0000000083)
IC 25-23.6-8.5-1 Application; requirements Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as a mental health counselor must meet the following requirements: (1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has: (A) received a master's or doctor's degree in an area related to mental health counseling from: (i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the requirements under section 2 of this chapter; or (ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that meets the requirements under section 2 of this chapter; (B) completed the educational requirements under section 3 of this chapter; and (C) completed the experience requirements under section 4 of this chapter. (2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently. (3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as a mental health counselor without endangering the public.(4) Pass an examination provided by the board (5) Pay the fee established by the board.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
Mental Health Counselor (18-0000000008)
Candidates for licensure as a mental health counselor must: Submit a completed application, along with all required documentation and the application fee. Possess a master's or doctoral degree from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) or the Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) in an area related to mental health counseling, with coursework concentrated in specific areas. Have completed either a supervised clinical practicum/internship or 1,000 hours of field experience in a counseling setting. Have 3,000 hours of post-degree supervised clinical experience. Have 100 hours of face-to-face supervision that was provided by a Licensed Mental Health Counselor or a licensed or certified master's- or doctoral-level psychiatrist, psychologist, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, or clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric or mental health nursing. Successfully complete the examination administered by the Board.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
