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- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. May help individuals deal with issues associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; and aging.
Mental Health Counselors spend a lot of their time Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships. They are naturally good at Inductive Reasoning, Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, and Oral Expression. Mental Health Counselors are typically characterized as being Social and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Therapy and Counseling, Psychology, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Social Perceptiveness and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Assisting and Caring for Others
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Getting Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Documenting/Recording Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Coaching and Developing Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Training and Teaching Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Thinking Creatively
Scheduling Work and Activities
Processing Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Analyzing Data or Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing and Building Teams
Performing Administrative Activities
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Interacting With Computers
Selling or Influencing Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Staffing Organizational Units
Performing General Physical Activities
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Handling and Moving Objects
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Controlling Machines and Processes
Abilities
Inductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity
Deductive Reasoning
Written Expression
Written Comprehension
Fluency of Ideas
Originality
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Near Vision
Selective Attention
Flexibility of Closure
Speed of Closure
Memorization
Far Vision
Perceptual Speed
Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Time Sharing
Auditory Attention
Hearing Sensitivity
Visual Color Discrimination
Static Strength
Reaction Time
Gross Body Coordination
Explosive Strength
Gross Body Equilibrium
Response Orientation
Depth Perception
Stamina
Interests
Social
Investigative
Artistic
Enterprising
Conventional
Realistic
Knowledge
Therapy and Counseling
Psychology
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Sociology and Anthropology
English Language
Clerical
Philosophy and Theology
Computers and Electronics
Law and Government
Administration and Management
Personnel and Human Resources
Public Safety and Security
Communications and Media
Medicine and Dentistry
Transportation
Biology
Mathematics
Sales and Marketing
Geography
Foreign Language
Telecommunications
History and Archeology
Economics and Accounting
Wages
Alaska
$53,640
Nevada
$51,440
Idaho
$50,570
Arkansas
$49,610
North Dakota
$48,800
Oregon
$46,160
Utah
$44,950
New Jersey
$44,280
New Mexico
$44,080
Wyoming
$43,360
District of Columbia
$43,300
Michigan
$42,910
Ohio
$42,790
Virginia
$42,760
Maine
$42,430
Nebraska
$42,170
Arizona
$42,120
Oklahoma
$41,870
Wisconsin
$41,760
Washington
$41,530
Indiana
$40,960
Minnesota
$40,100
California
$40,030
Vermont
$39,830
Massachusetts
$39,510
South Dakota
$39,260
North Carolina
$38,940
Florida
$38,370
Kansas
$38,150
Colorado
$37,720
New Hampshire
$37,510
Connecticut
$37,440
Maryland
$37,140
Delaware
$36,660
Mississippi
$35,830
Illinois
$35,740
Texas
$34,860
Pennsylvania
$34,860
Georgia
$34,640
Alabama
$34,490
South Carolina
$34,410
Iowa
$34,400
Missouri
$34,390
Hawaii
$34,330
Kentucky
$33,800
New York
$32,900
Louisiana
$31,120
Tennessee
$30,950
Rhode Island
$29,820
West Virginia
$29,330
Montana
$26,130
Puerto Rico
$18,810
Skills
Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Service Orientation
Monitoring
Writing
Persuasion
Science
Active Learning
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Complex Problem Solving
Learning Strategies
Operations Analysis
Coordination
Negotiation
Instructing
Time Management
Management of Personnel Resources
Mathematics
Management of Material Resources
Management of Financial Resources
Quality Control Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Programming
Technology Design
Work Values
Relationships
Achievement
Independence
Recognition
Working Conditions
Support
Work Styles
Self Control
Concern for Others
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Social Orientation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Integrity
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Independence
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Analytical Thinking
Initiative
Leadership
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Freedom to Make Decisions
Contact With Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Coordinate or Lead Others
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Sitting
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Time Pressure
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
Consequence of Error
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Physical Proximity
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Level of Competition
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Standing
Duration of Typical Work Week
Degree of Automation
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Walking and Running
Public Speaking
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Work Schedules
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Electronic Mail
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Never-
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Walking and Running
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Standing
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Decision Making
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Letters and Memos
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and counseling services.
Plan, organize and lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation and social activities for clients.
Monitor clients' use of medications.
Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
- Importance Supplemental-
Supervise other counselors, social service staff, assistants, and graduate students.
Coordinate and direct employee workshops, courses, and training about mental health issues.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Plan, organize and lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation and social activities for clients.
Monitor clients' use of medications.
Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and counseling services.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Supervise other counselors, social service staff, assistants, and graduate students.
Coordinate and direct employee workshops, courses, and training about mental health issues.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Plan, organize and lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation and social activities for clients.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
Monitor clients' use of medications.
Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and counseling services.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise other counselors, social service staff, assistants, and graduate students.
Coordinate and direct employee workshops, courses, and training about mental health issues.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
Plan, organize and lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation and social activities for clients.
Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and counseling services.
Monitor clients' use of medications.
Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise other counselors, social service staff, assistants, and graduate students.
Coordinate and direct employee workshops, courses, and training about mental health issues.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
Monitor clients' use of medications.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and counseling services.
Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
Plan, organize and lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation and social activities for clients.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise other counselors, social service staff, assistants, and graduate students.
Coordinate and direct employee workshops, courses, and training about mental health issues.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Plan, organize and lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation and social activities for clients.
Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and counseling services.
Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
Monitor clients' use of medications.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise other counselors, social service staff, assistants, and graduate students.
Coordinate and direct employee workshops, courses, and training about mental health issues.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and counseling services.
Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Plan, organize and lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation and social activities for clients.
Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
Monitor clients' use of medications.
Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Coordinate and direct employee workshops, courses, and training about mental health issues.
Supervise other counselors, social service staff, assistants, and graduate students.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
Monitor clients' use of medications.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Plan, organize and lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation and social activities for clients.
Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and counseling services.
Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise other counselors, social service staff, assistants, and graduate students.
Coordinate and direct employee workshops, courses, and training about mental health issues.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Plan and conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health and counseling services.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Gather information about community mental health needs and resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
Assess patients for risk of suicide attempts.
Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, and establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Collect information about clients through interviews, observation, and tests.
Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
Counsel clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Encourage clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on review of client information.
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
Guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems.
Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
Meet with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in clients' status.
Monitor clients' use of medications.
Plan, organize and lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation and social activities for clients.
Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Coordinate and direct employee workshops, courses, and training about mental health issues.
Supervise other counselors, social service staff, assistants, and graduate students.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level
Post-Doctoral Training