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Headway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Milwaukee, WI

$119/hr

" Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Wage: Up to $119/hour Licensed Mental Health Counselor -- Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start accepting ...

Headway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Madison, WI

$119/hr

" Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Wage: Up to $119/hour Licensed Mental Health Counselor -- Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start accepting ...

Headway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Green Bay, WI

$119/hr

" Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Wage: Up to $119/hour Licensed Mental Health Counselor -- Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start accepting ...

Headway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Madison, WI · On-site +1

$119/hr

" Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Wage: Up to $119/hour Licensed Mental Health Counselor -- Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start accepting ...

Headway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Green Bay, WI · On-site +1

$119/hr

" Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Wage: Up to $119/hour Licensed Mental Health Counselor -- Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start accepting ...

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What is health counseling?

Health counseling involves a trained counselor providing health-related counseling services to a patient to improve their wellbeing on a mental or physical level. Some professionals take on responsibilities in specialized areas like trauma, youth services, or addiction. As a counselor, much of your work is clinical, so you usually work in a hospital, rehab center, or inpatient facility. As a mental health counselor, your duties include offering guidance to individuals, couples, or families while focusing on wellness as opposed to illness. You are expected to provide an open and accepting environment to discuss sensitive topics like depression, substance abuse, bullying, suicide, and more. As a medical counselor, you are responsible for managing the clinical care of patients, conducting client screenings and individual assessments, and creating initial treatment plans. As a clinical mental health counselor, you combine psychotherapy with a problem-solving approach to create a therapy path for effective change and problem resolution. In this position, you offer psychoeducational and prevention programs, prevention crisis management, substance abuse treatment, assessment, and diagnosis.

What is health counseling?

Health counseling is a professional service that helps individuals make positive health-related changes in their lives. Health counselors work with clients to address issues such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, and lifestyle habits. They provide support, education, and motivation to help people achieve their wellness goals and overcome barriers to good health. Health counseling can take place in various settings, including healthcare facilities, schools, and community organizations.

What are some common challenges health counselors face when supporting clients through behavior change?

Health counselors often encounter challenges such as client resistance to change, lack of motivation, or deeply rooted habits that are difficult to alter. Building trust and rapport is essential, as clients may initially feel hesitant to share personal information. Counselors use evidence-based techniques like motivational interviewing and goal-setting to help clients overcome barriers, but progress can be gradual and requires patience and persistence. Effective collaboration with other healthcare professionals is also important to provide comprehensive support and address any co-occurring physical or mental health concerns.

What is the difference between Health Counseling vs Health Coaching?

AspectHealth CounselingHealth Coaching
CredentialsOften requires degrees in counseling, psychology, or related fields; certifications like Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)Typically requires health or wellness certifications; certifications like Certified Health Coach (NBC-HWC)
Work EnvironmentClinics, hospitals, mental health centers, private practicesGyms, wellness centers, corporate wellness programs, private coaching
FocusAddressing mental health, behavioral change, emotional supportPromoting healthy lifestyles, goal setting, motivation
Employer & IndustryHealthcare, mental health, community healthFitness, wellness, corporate health programs

Health Counseling and Health Coaching both aim to improve well-being but differ mainly in focus and credentials. Health Counseling often involves mental health support and behavioral therapy, while Health Coaching emphasizes lifestyle changes and motivation. Understanding these differences helps individuals choose the right professional for their health goals.

What does a health counselor do?

A health counselor helps individuals improve their health by providing guidance on lifestyle changes, managing chronic conditions, and offering emotional support. They often work in healthcare settings, using communication skills and knowledge of health topics to develop personalized plans and promote wellness.
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Infographic showing various Health Counseling job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Mental Health Counselor

Genesis / Matt Talbot / Horizon

Racine, WI

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Genesis Behavioral Services, sister company of Horizon Healthcare, is currently recruiting for a full-time Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Mental Health Counselor to work at our 24-Hr Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRFs). Counselors are responsible for providing individual and group counseling, case management, and maintaining oversight of particpants in our designated AODA Residential Treatment program locations that work in collaboration with the Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities:

  1. Provides assessment and client screening within established timelines.
  2. Discusses and completes case management assessment incorporating information previously gathered through the client's DPP agent, referral packet, client application, and collateral resources.
  3. Monitors and coordinates performance of each of the client's identified needs through an individualized treatment plan.
  4. Assists the client in achieving objectives and maximizing independence and productivity through support and training.
  5. Reinforces and serves as a role model/teacher/liaison for implementing concepts and objectives identified by the team.
  6. Assists client to implement the skills needed to maintain a drug-free lifestyle.
  7. Reinforces and encourages client's progress and utilization of the community resources and support systems.
  8. Assists in the monitoring and supervision of clients in the facility.
  9. Provides assessment and treatment information to the treatment team on an ongoing basis.
  10. Contributes to the development and revision of each clients treatment plan according to established guidelines.
  11. Participates in treatment plan review staffings for all clients.
  12. Documents clearly and concisely all assessments, treatment provided, and major communication regarding clients, in appropriate format. Maintain current and complete client records.
  13. Works closely with Department of Corrections agents to ensure quality case planning.
  14. Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

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