Mental Health Therapist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Mental Health Therapist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
  • Facilitate session with individuals, groups or families.
  • Refer clients to specialists if necessary.
  • Create a treatment plan based on each client's needs.
  • Monitor client progress during treatment.

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


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