Counseling Psychologists

Provide either one-on-one or group counseling services after conducting assessments using case history, interviews, and observations.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
LOW
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Critical decision making
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership

Activities

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Making Decisions and Solving Problems Know More
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Areas of Study

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Philosophy and Theology Know More
Psychology Know More
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Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Inductive Reasoning Know More
  3. Oral Comprehension Know More
  4. Oral Expression Know More
  5. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  6. Speech Clarity Know More
  7. Speech Recognition Know More
  8. Written Comprehension Know More

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Top Skills

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