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.

• Psychologist, Counseling

• Advise clients on how they could be helped by counseling.
• Analyze data such as interview notes, test results, and reference manuals to identify symptoms and to diagnose the nature of clients' problems.
• Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
• Conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques.
• Consult with other professionals to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources, or techniques, and to share occupational information.
• Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
• Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, and needs.
• Evaluate the results of counseling methods to determine the reliability and validity of treatments.
• Provide consulting services to schools, social service agencies, and businesses.
• Refer clients to specialists or to other institutions for noncounseling treatment of problems.
• Select, administer, and interpret psychological tests to assess intelligence, aptitudes, abilities, or interests.

• analyze existing evidence or facts
• analyze psychological testing data
• assess therapy needs of patients
• assist clients in understanding personal or interactive problems
• conduct research on work-related topics
• coordinate social service activities with resource providers
• counsel individuals with personal problems
• decide which psychological tests to administer to clients
• design systems in cooperation with colleagues
• develop treatment plans
• empathize with others during counseling or related services
• evaluate patient response to therapy
• follow patient observation procedures
• interpret psychological test results
• monitor client progress
• obtain information from individuals
• plan therapy treatment program
• record client's personal data
• refer clients to community services or resources
• use behavior modification techniques
• use conflict resolution techniques
• use counseling techniques
• use current social research
• use interpersonal communication techniques
• use interviewing procedures
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use psychological assessment tools
• use scientific research methodology
• work as a team member