In brief, the objectives of mental health counselor is to guide individuals into functioning behavior patterns. By guiding I mean, helping them to find their own healthy coping mechanisms, advantageous behavior, and thought patterns.
There is a wealth of information available regarding the credentials that are required for a mental health counselor. One can find this information on the Wikipedia website as well as the National Board of Certified Counselors website.
Seek help and find out why you do this. Go to counseling. Start with your high school counselor or go to mental health for help.
If you cannot afford to speak with a counselor or psychiatrist, we suggest contacting your local mental health association for referrals to less-expensive resources.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) is a licensure for mental health professionals. I do not know what the " -C " is for at the end of it. I have posted a new question (see Related Questions below) to try to find this out.
There are a number of places where you can look to find Mental Health counsellor jobs. For example, there are many jobsites such as Indeed, The Guardian Jobsite, or other general jobsites. Or alternatively, you can go to the NHS Careers website to read what is required to become a counsellor and see if there are any available jobs in the Jobs section of the NHS website.
The 'Mental Health America' website has much information regarding mental health services including how to find treatment and what is available. In the UK one can find similar information on the NHS website.
There are many resources available in Ohio. The Ohio Mental Health Counselors Association and the Ohio Department of Mental Health are two of the largest organizations.
Sherry Murray is a licensed counselor specializing in trauma and grief recovery. Find more information, including how to contact Sherry, at http://www.theravive.com/therapists/sherry-murray.aspx.
Try the Mayo Clinics Mental Health Research Library
depending on your area you can find mental health clinics by searching within the database. http://store.samhsa.gov/mhlocator You can also ask your physician.
Some of the many options to best use your skills as a mental health worker could include being a counselor in a school, licensing and starting your own private office, or your local hospital. One of the wisest options may be to seek out professionals who have been working in the field for a good amount of time for advice.