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Behavioral Health Counselor
A Behavioral Health Counselor provides direct clinical support to individuals dealing with mental health or substance use challenges, typically working in outpatient clinics, community mental health centers, or hospital settings. Core duties include developing treatment plans, applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing techniques to help clients change harmful patterns, and stepping in for crisis intervention when a client's safety is at risk. These licensed or credentialed professionals also maintain thorough EHR documentation to track progress and coordinate care with psychiatrists and other providers.
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