Counselor Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Counselor includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Assess patients through detailed conversations, interviews, and observations to determine the appropriate testing or examination.
  • Diagnose patient’s mental and emotional disorders.
  • Create effective treatment plans that include counseling, medication, or other services.
  • Work with your patient and develop goals.
  • Regularly discuss the treatment plan with your patient to identify faults or room for improvement.
  • Educate appropriate coping mechanisms to help patients through tough situations.
  • Record the patient’s progress and change their treatment plan when needed.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Counselor duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Counselor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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