Our Mental Health Worker job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Mental Health Worker role
A Mental Health Worker is a professional who provides support and treatment to individuals with mental health issues. They strive to help people improve their mental wellbeing and quality of life. Mental health workers may provide counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and other therapeutic services.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a mental health worker is to provide support to individuals and communities in order to promote mental health and well-being. This may include providing counseling, crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, and other support services. Mental health workers may also work to educate individuals and communities about mental health issues and help to reduce stigma associated with mental illness. Additionally, they may provide referrals to other professionals who can offer more specialized care.
Mental Health Worker Summary
Mental Health Worker Job Summary
The Mental Health Worker is responsible for providing direct care and support to individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse issues. This position works closely with clients, family members, and other healthcare professionals to ensure client safety, personal growth and development, and positive outcomes. The Mental Health Worker will also provide case management, referrals, and other resources to clients as needed. The successful candidate should have a passion for helping others, be a team player, and possess excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
Mental Health Worker Duties
- Provide counseling and therapy services to individuals and families
- Develop individualized treatment plans to address mental health problems
- Conduct assessments of clients' mental health
- Provide referrals to community resources
- Collaborate with other mental health professionals
- Document client progress and treatment plans
Mental Health Worker Skills
- Empathy
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Knowledge of Mental Health Treatment
- Experience in Counseling
- Problem-Solving Skills
Mental Health Worker Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related field
- Knowledge of mental health issues and treatments
- Experience working with individuals affected by mental health issues
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and families
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organizational and problem solving skills
Personal Traits
- Compassionate
- Organized
- Good listener
- Flexible
- Able to handle difficult conversations