COUN5238 u9a1 Role of Counselor in Emergency.doc Running head: COUNSELOR ROLE IN EMERGEN

COUN5238 u9a1  Role of Counselor in Emergency.doc  Running head: COUNSELOR ROLE IN EMERGENCY TEAMS                                             1  COUN5238  Role of the Counselor in Crisis Response  Capella University  Abstract  For  this paper,  clinician  and  crisis  worker  Ms.  N. Cayold  of  Georgia Health  Partners  was interviewed. Georgia Health Partners is an agency that provides mental health, case management, and substance abuse treatment services for individuals of the Metro Atlanta Area. This paper will also  discuss  integral  components  of  crisis  interviews  from  an  interagency  perspective,  as disclosed during the interview.  Role of the Counselor in Emergency Management Teams  One of the significant crisis counselor roles is to assist persons experiencing psychosocial or mental health difficulties or crises by developing a clear grasp of the clients' needs while also being aware of accessible resources. According t