Mental Health Match – Meet Prospective Clients Best Matched to Your Practice (2024)

FAQs

How does a mental health match work? ›

Mental Health Match is a moderately well-trafficked therapist directory that allows you to market your practice to new clients. It offers clients the ability to find a therapist via a unique matching and filtering system. Mental Health Match costs $24.97 monthly or $199 annually and includes a 60-day free trial.

Consider whether the client's issues fall within your area of expertise. If their concerns are outside your specialized training or experience, it's best to refer them to a professional who can better address their needs. Evaluate the complexity and severity of the client's mental health issues.

Unlike most treatment approaches that focus on single disorders, MATCH is designed to treat four common behavioral health concerns among children, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and behavior problems.

Interview FAQs for Mental Health Clinicians

A strong response should highlight your ability to remain calm, use evidence-based interventions, ensure safety, and follow crisis management protocols, while also showcasing your empathy and strong communication skills to de-escalate the situation.

Your non-verbal language is a powerful way to tell a story when it does not always match your verbal story. Some of the things psychologists look for are your posture, hands, eye contact, facial expressions, and the position of your arms and legs. Your posture says a lot about your comfort level.

Most psychologists agree that an important factor in determining whether or not to work with a particular psychologist, once that psychologist's credentials and competence are established, is your level of personal comfort with that psychologist. A good rapport with your psychologist is critical.

Why are you a good fit for counseling? ›

Employers and hiring managers are seeking individuals who are empathetic, ethical, and have a strong commitment to personal growth and professional development. A good counselor candidate is someone who can blend a deep understanding of human behavior with a compassionate approach to client support.

Be sure to explain what therapy is, how it works, and answer questions about what the client can expect from therapy in general and from therapy with you. Some of this is basic HIPAA procedures as required by law, and some is basic informed consent procedures as required by our ethical code.

The mental health test assesses your emotional wellbeing via a series of questions and also includes a physical examination. As a priority your doctor will determine if you are at risk of hurting yourself or others. For children, the mental health assessment will be tailored to the child's age and stage of development.

Usually, you can schedule a first appointment with a new therapist within a couple of weeks of reaching out to them. Sometimes, you may even be able to see them within a few days. The availability of therapists depends on your schedule, the time of year, and how full the counselors schedule is when you reach out.

We use all of the relevant medical and non-medical evidence in your case record to evaluate your mental disorder: the symptoms and signs of your disorder, the reported limitations in your activities, and any help and support you receive that is necessary for you to function.

According to the Department of Defense, you're disqualified from serving in the U.S. military if you have a current diagnosis or a history of most mental disorders.