Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type ___
interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
Develop and implement individual treatment plans,
specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of
therapy. Interact with clients to assist them in gain-
ing insight, defi ning goals, and planning action to
achieve eff ective personal, social, educational, and
vocational development and adjustment. Discuss the
treatment of problems with clients. Utilize a variety
of treatment methods such as psychotherapy, hypno-
sis, behavior modifi cation, stress reduction therapy,
psychodrama, and play therapy. Counsel individ-
uals and groups regarding problems such as stress,
substance abuse, and family situations to modify
behavior or to improve personal, social, and voca-
tional adjustment. Write reports on clients and main-
tain required paperwork. Evaluate the eff ectiveness
of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and
completeness of diagnoses; then modify plans and
diagnoses as necessary. Obtain and study medical,
psychological, social, and family histories by inter-
viewing individuals, couples, or families and by
reviewing records. Consult reference material such as
textbooks, manuals, and journals to identify symp-
toms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to
treatment. Maintain current knowledge of relevant
research. Observe individuals at play, in group inter-
actions, or in other contexts to detect indications of
mental defi ciency, abnormal behavior, or maladjust-
ment. Select, administer, score, and interpret psycho-
logical tests to obtain information on individuals’
intelligence, achievements, interests, and personali-
ties. Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or
support services as necessary. Develop, direct, and
participate in training programs for staff and stu-
dents. Provide psychological or administrative ser-
vices and advice to private fi rms and community
agencies regarding mental health programs or indi-
vidual cases. Provide occupational, educational, and
other information to individuals so that they can
make educational and vocational plans.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 10. Human Ser vice.
Work Group: 10.01. Counseling and Socia l Work.
Other Jobs in! is Work Group: Child, Family,
and School Social Workers; Clinical, Counseling,
and School Psychologists; Counseling Psychologists;
Marriage and Family # erapists; Medical and Public
Health Social Workers; Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Social Workers; Mental Health Counselors;
Probation Offi cers and Correctional Treatment Spe-
cialists; Rehabilitation Counselors; Residential Advi-
sors; Social and Human Service Assistants; Substance
Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors.
Skills: Social Perceptiveness; Service Orientation;
Complex Problem Solving; Learning Strategies;
Active Listening; Negotiation; Active Learning; Crit-
ical # inking.
Education and Training Programs: Psychology,
General; Clinical Psychology; Counseling Psychol-
ogy; Developmental and Child Psychology; School
Psychology; Clinical Child Psychology; Psycho-
analysis and Psychotherapy. Related Knowledge/
Courses: # erapy and Counseling; Psychology;
Sociology and Anthropology; Philosophy and # e-
ology; Customer and Personal Service; Medicine and
Dentistry.
Work Environment: Indoors; sitting.Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists ................
See Clinical Psychologists (an Investigative job),
Counseling Psychologists (a Social job), and School
Psychologists (an Investigative job), described separately.