As a part-time mental health counselor, your job is to help a patient learn to manage their emotions and promote behavioral health. In this role, you offer personalized advice to each client, determine whether or not they need additional services, select the best tools and techniques for each appointment, and help clients understand what to expect from a therapy session. Part-time counselors may work on weekends or during night shifts, and many help other mental health counselors manage a growing workload. This job can be remote or onsite, and some part-time mental health counselors do both, especially if your clients are located in distant areas and can't easily attend in-person appointments.