When the mental health counselor works in outpatient mental health settings; it is inevitable that they work with many clients who have multiple problems with multiple diagnoses. It is also favorable to say that mental health counselors wear many hats when working with their clients who may experience different crises on a daily basis. As mental health counselors work with diverse clients over the course of their careers, they must practice confidentiality and respect for privacy. conduct individual, group or any other type of counseling services. Like any medical patient, mental health clinicians must treat their clients with dignity and respect. It is extremely important that the mental health counselor working with their assigned caseload advocate for the rights of their clients by providing a safe and private place to provide counseling services. This is also where the advisor can begin a professional relationship and establish a respectable relationship with their client. Unfortunately, sometimes customers lose their temper or feel provoked. When counseling certain populations who may have the potential for violence, counselors should be aware that they themselves may become victims of physical, verbal, and sexual assault and harassment. Counselors who work with these populations must take appropriate precautions so that they can protect themselves while providing necessary counseling services. The counselor's ability to predict which client will be violent depends heavily on the conditions under which the client enters the counseling conditions. Some clients have a provision before resorting to counseling services if it is ordered by the court, or if they engage in services under some type of condition like pleasing...... middle of paper ... ... accountable to the employer provide post-incident support to the advisor. Following an assault by a client, an estimated 17% met criteria for PTSD. Management of post-traumatic stress must be recognized for immediate treatment and additional psychological care with follow-up. Although not all mental health clients are violent, most, if not all, community agencies have safety plans in place for preventative measures. Site analysis is the main objective to determine which areas may be more dangerous for customers and personnel for risk prevention controls. Training employers and counselors on workplace violence and education on preventive measures such as drills, counseling and ongoing services. Violence prevention and involvement of general staff in community resources so that they are informed of problems, crisis situations and referrals..