Nurses' association counselor vs mental health counselor

Differences between nurses' association counselor and mental health counselor duties and responsibilities

Nurses' association counselor example responsibilities.

• Provide support to patients on managing side-effects and disseminate monthly patient education information from Schering-Plough to the program participants.
• Maintain charting according to OASAS guidlines.
• Maintain clinical records in compliance with the OASAS and other applicable regulatory bodies i.e.
• Educate counselors-in-training about appropriate self-care of diabetes.
• Provide care to patients including: facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules, evaluating and documenting patient progress.
• Summarize large tracts of prior witness testimony and assist counsel to prepare for cross-examination of key witnesses.
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Mental health counselor example responsibilities.

• Provide clinical consultation to consumers and clients regarding manage care services and other benefits available to them through their EAP programs.
• Conduct group check-in and co-lead group psychotherapy sessions to help clients identify and manage problems associate with psychiatric conditions.
• Certify in CPI (crisis intervention technique).
• Assist with crisis intervention, (CPI) maintains treatment activities.
• Provide mental health assessment and evaluation of detainees refer by facility staff or identify by pre-screening (booking or nursing).
• Assess for special needs during booking process.
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