- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels
- Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
- Led educational seminars and lectures at local community mental health centers to expand awareness of mental health symptoms and issues
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
- Worked in tandem with university leaders and health officials to foster positive student experiences and promote opportunities that enabled students to consider mental health field as career option