Mental Health Counselor

Overview

At Wafa House, a Mental Health Counselor provides professional counseling services to individuals to support client’s mental well-being. They help clients manage and overcome mental and emotional issues, develop treatment plans, and work towards personal and therapeutic goals. This role requires a deep understanding of therapeutic techniques, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to client care.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct initial intake assessment to assess clients’ needs and determine treatment plan
• Provide crisis intervention and psychotherapy to clients
• Monitor the progress through informational and detailed clinical progress notes
• Develop safety plans with danger assessment for victims of domestic violence
• Complete psycho-social assessments for clients
• Strategize for client’s well-being
• Implement psychoeducation within the respective area of presenting problem
• Assessing and diagnosing clients experiencing symptoms of psychological distress
• Working with clients to set goals and develop treatment plans for their presenting issue