How a mental health counselor can use AI, task by task

I work as a mental health counselor. Part of my job is to maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.

Context: We use Patient electronic medical record EMR software and Client information database systems.
Session or contact: [type, date, no names]
What happened: [rough notes]

Draft a structured case note (e.g. situation, assessment, plan) in neutral, factual language. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

I work as a mental health counselor. Part of my job is to guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Skill: [job search, coping, communication]
Learners: [clients, families]

Plan a session with exercises and take-home practice. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

I work as a mental health counselor. Part of my job is to fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.

Context: We use Patient electronic medical record EMR software and Client information database systems.
Session or contact: [type, date, no names]
What happened: [rough notes]

Draft a structured case note (e.g. situation, assessment, plan) in neutral, factual language. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

I work as a mental health counselor. Part of my job is to collect information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Service: [therapy, counseling, assessment]
Information needed: [history, goals, risks]

Write an intake question flow, gentle follow-ups, and how to record answers. Flag questions that need special care.

I work as a mental health counselor. Part of my job is to evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.

Context: We use Client information database systems; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Program or service: [housing, counseling, benefits, placement]
Criteria: [paste eligibility rules or assessment areas]

Write an assessment conversation: questions mapped to each criterion, documents to request, and a scoring or notes template. Flag questions that need sensitivity.

I work as a mental health counselor. Part of my job is to develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.

Context: We use Google Classroom and Scheduling software; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Client type: [no names, presenting issues]
Goals: [what the client wants]

Draft a treatment plan structure: goals, objectives, interventions, timelines, review points. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as a mental health counselor. Part of my job is to modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.

Context: We use Google Classroom and Scheduling software; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Change in status: [describe, no names]
Current plan: [summary]

Suggest modifications and documentation. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as a mental health counselor. Part of my job is to evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.

Context: We use Statistical software and Test interpretation software; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Program: [type of counseling or education]
Outcome data: [paste anonymized scores, attendance, follow-ups]

Summarize outcomes, compare with goals or benchmarks, spot who benefits least, and suggest improvements. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

I work as a mental health counselor. Part of my job is to refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.

Context: We use Patient electronic medical record EMR software and Client information database systems; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Needs: [housing, food, debt, other]
Resources: [list]

Write clear referral information and next steps. Keep answers to 2-3 sentences and flag any that depend on the situation.

I work as a mental health counselor. Part of my job is to plan, organize, or lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation, or social activities for clients.

Context: We use Google Classroom and Scheduling software; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Audience: [students, community]
Need: [adjustment, careers, wellbeing]

Plan events, sessions and outreach with goals and evaluation. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as a mental health counselor. Part of my job is to gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.

Context: We use Statistical software and Test interpretation software; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Community: [area, population, no names]
Focus: [mental health, chronic disease, access]

List data sources, questions to ask residents and partners, and how to summarize needs and resources.

I work as a mental health counselor. Part of my job is to plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.

Context: We use Google Classroom and Scheduling software; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Issue: [substance use, nutrition, prevention]
Community: [describe]

Draft program goals, activities, partners and evaluation. Lay it out as a table with steps, owner, timing and what could go wrong, then list the decisions I still need to make.

I work as a mental health counselor. Part of my job is to coordinate or direct employee workshops, courses, or training about mental health issues.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint; the work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Session: [orientation, self-help, community class]
Audience: [describe]

Plan the agenda, activities and handouts. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.