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Job Title: Mental Health Coach

Job Summary:


Provides individualized mental health support and skill development services to clients with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive challenges. Focuses on improving emotional regulation, social skills, independence, and overall functioning in daily life through structured interventions and community-based practice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate one-on-one sessions to support clients in developing coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation
  • Assist clients in building social skills, including initiating conversations, maintaining relationships, and responding appropriately in social situations
  • Support clients in managing transitions, routines, and daily living tasks
  • Provide coaching on impulse control, decision-making, and appropriate behavior in various environments
  • Help clients process emotions related to life events (e.g., job loss, medical procedures, social challenges)
  • Implement and reinforce coping strategies such as grounding techniques, behavioral charts, and structured skill-building exercises
  • Accompany clients into community settings to practice real-world application of skills
  • Monitor client progress and adjust strategies based on individual needs and responsiveness
  • Collaborate with case workers, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistent support
  • Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of sessions, progress, and behavioral observations

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of mental health conditions and behavioral challenges
  • Ability to teach and model coping skills and emotional regulation techniques
  • Patience and adaptability when working with clients who may struggle with communication, focus, or impulse control
  • Effective communication and rapport-building skills
  • Ability to de-escalate challenging situations and support clients through distress
  • Experience with structured interventions and goal-oriented support

Work Environment:

  • Combination of in-office, in-home, and community-based settings
  • Frequent direct interaction with clients requiring active engagement and support

Advancement Opportunities: 

  • Ability to work up to lead mental health position with experience
  • Ability to transition into an LPC-IT/LPC position with degree advancement