Recommendations for the Role and Responsibilities of School-Based Mental Health Counselors
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 1-1-2018
Keywords
School-based mental health counseling, school counseling, mental health counseling, student mental health
Abstract
School counselors (SCs) are tasked with addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. As mental health issues experienced by school-aged children have increased, SCs have been unable to provide adequate mental health services. Because of barriers to receiving communitybased mental health services, school-based services are becoming increasingly necessary. In this article we propose that School-Based Mental Health Counselors (SBMHCs), specifically trained to work with schoolaged children and placed within a school setting, are appropriate for meeting students’ mental health needs. Although SBMHCs are not new to counseling, we make specific recommendations and suggestions for the training and practice of SBMHCs so that they can collaborate with SCs to meet the mental health needs of all students.
Citation
Christian, D. D., & Brown, C. (2018). Recommendations for the Role and Responsibilities of School-Based Mental Health Counselors. Rehabilitation, Human Resources and Communication Disorders Faculty Publications and Presentations. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/rhrcpub/1