Counselor Healthcare Taxonomy Code 101YS0200X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all School Counselors.
As of today, the following are the total number of School Counselors nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of School Counselors who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
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What do School Counselors do?
School counselors help students by providing academic support, mental health guidance, and career planning through individual and group counseling, classroom lessons, and collaborations with families and teachers.
They act as advocates for students, working to remove barriers to student success and create a positive, equitable school environment.
School Counselor Responsibilities
- Academic Support:
- Help students develop academic strategies and set goals.
- Identify issues affecting school performance and offer solutions.
- Assist with academic planning, including course selection and goal setting.
- Social-Emotional Support:
- Provide individual and group counseling for personal and social challenges.
- Help students manage emotions and develop interpersonal skills.
- Offer crisis support and address mental health issues.
- Career & Postsecondary Planning:
- Guide students in exploring career options and post-graduation pathways.
- Help students understand job outlooks and salary information.
- Provide support for college applications and other life after school options.
- Systemic Support & Collaboration:
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success.
- Act as advocates for students in meetings and other student-focused settings.
- Analyze data to identify student needs and improve school-wide programs.
- Create and deliver school counseling programs designed to improve student outcomes.
How They Help
Data Analysis: They use data to understand student challenges and to develop effective programs and interventions.
Individual & Group Counseling: Counselors provide a safe space for students to discuss concerns and offer strategies for coping with difficulties.
Classroom Lessons: They deliver lessons on academic, career, and social-emotional development to help students build skills.
Referrals: Counselors can refer students for long-term support with community mental health professionals.
Specialty Counselors
Addiction Substance Use Disorder Counselors
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 101YA0400X
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors advise people on a range of issues, such as those relating to alcoholism, addictions, or depression.
They provide support, including for prevention, to help clients recover from addiction, modify problem behaviors, or improve mental health.
Mental Health Counselors
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 101YM0800X
Mental health counselors provide therapy and support to individuals, families, and groups struggling with mental, emotional, and behavioral issues, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship problems.
They use therapeutic techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy to help clients develop coping skills, manage symptoms, and improve overall well-being. Counselors do not prescribe medication but may collaborate with psychiatrists to ensure clients receive comprehensive care.
Pastoral Counselors
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 101YP1600X
A pastoral counselor provides holistic spiritual and emotional support by integrating religious principles with professional psychological counseling methods.
They help individuals and families navigate life challenges, spiritual crises, and personal struggles by addressing how faith, values, and purpose intersect with their experiences.
Pastoral counselors, who may be clergy or other religious leaders with mental health training, offer compassionate guidance in settings such as churches, hospitals, and private practices.
Professional Counselors
Healthcare Taxonomy Code 101YP2500X
Professional counselors are mental health professionals who provide therapy and support to individuals, families, and groups to help them navigate mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges, achieve wellness goals, and improve their overall quality of life.
They use evidence-based techniques to help clients develop coping strategies, gain self-awareness, and make positive changes in their lives by addressing issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, or substance abuse. Counselors work in diverse settings, including schools, hospitals, community centers, and private practices, and their specific scope of practice, including the ability to diagnose mental illness, can vary by state.