description
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.
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Currently Employed:
650
Projected Annual Job Openings:
60
Typical Hourly Wage:
$24.56 - $53.63
Typical Annual Salary:
$51,080 - $111,540
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typical training
Typical education needed for entry:
Doctoral or professional degree
Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation:
No work experience
Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation:
Internship/residency
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typical job duties
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Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, or vocational development and adjustment.
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Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.
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Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
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Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
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Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
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Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
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Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
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Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.
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Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, or needs.
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Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.
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tools & technology
Tools:
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Desktop computers
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Electromyography EMG units
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High capacity removable media drives
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Notebook computers
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Personal computers
Technology:
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Analytical or scientific software
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Calendar and scheduling software
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Medical software
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Spreadsheet software
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Word processing software
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