Counseling Psychologists
Also called: Counseling Psychologist, Counselor, Psychologist, Psychotherapist
What they do:
Assess and evaluate individuals' problems through the use of case history, interview, and observation and provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
On the job, you would:
- Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
- Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
- Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
Health
Math and Science
Business
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Social
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Medical software
Analytical or scientific software
Spreadsheet software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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