Mental Health Counselor Peer Recognition Form

Recognizing excellence in mental health counseling isn't just about clinical outcomes—it's about celebrating the dedication, compassion, and professional growth that therapists bring to their work every day. This Mental Health Counselor Peer Recognition Form template makes it easy for counselors, therapists, and clinical staff to nominate their peers for outstanding therapeutic practice, meaningful client progress, and impactful clinical supervision.

Built specifically for mental health practices, counseling centers, hospital behavioral health units, and community mental health organizations, this template captures the nuances of therapeutic excellence. Peers can highlight specific examples of clinical skill, collaboration, ethical practice, and contributions to team learning—all while maintaining appropriate confidentiality standards.

Paperform makes peer recognition meaningful and manageable. The form's clean, professional design reflects the seriousness of mental health work while remaining approachable and easy to complete. Conditional logic ensures nominators provide relevant details based on the type of recognition, and the doc-style editor lets you customize sections to match your organization's values and recognition criteria.

Once a nomination is submitted, you can use Stepper (stepper.io) to automate your recognition workflow—routing nominations to clinical directors for review, sending acknowledgment emails to nominators, updating internal recognition databases, and even triggering certificate generation or announcement preparation. This means your peer recognition program runs smoothly without manual admin work, letting you focus on celebrating your team's impact.

Whether you're building a culture of appreciation in a group practice, running a formal recognition program in a hospital setting, or simply want to make peer kudos more structured and meaningful, this template gives mental health professionals a dignified, effective way to honor the colleagues who make a difference in clients' lives.