- Industry: Government; Labor
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- Company Profile:
A professional who diagnoses or evaluates mental and emotional disorders of individuals, and administers programs of treatment. Responsibilities include:
* Interviews patients in clinics, hospitals, prisons, and other institutions, and studies medical and social case histories.
* Observes patients in play or other situations, and selects, administers, and interprets intelligence, achievement, interest, personality, and other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment.
* Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various psychological techniques, such as milieu therapy, psychodrama, play therapy and hypnosis.
* Selects approach to use in individual therapy, such as directive, nondirective, and supportive therapy, and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
* May collaborate with psychiatrist , and other specialists in developing treatment programs for patients.
* May instruct and direct students serving psychological internships in hospitals and clinics.
* May develop experimental designs and conduct research in fields of personality development and adjustment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders.
* May serve as consultant to industrial, social, educational, welfare, and other agencies on individual cases or in evaluation, planning, and development of mental health programs.
* May specialize in behavior problems and therapy, crime and delinquency, group therapy, individual diagnosis and therapy, mental deficiency, objective tests, projective techniques, or speech pathology.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who provides individual and group counseling services in universities and colleges, schools, clinics, rehabilitation centers, Veterans Administration hospitals, and industry, to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. Responsibilities include:
* Collects data about individual through use of interview, case history, and observational techniques.
* Selects and interprets psychological tests designed to assess individual's intelligence, aptitudes, abilities, and interests, applying knowledge of statistical analysis.
* Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or referral to other specialists or institutions.
* Conducts counseling or therapeutic interviews to assist individual to gain insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting interests, abilities, and needs.
* Provides occupational, educational, and other information to enable individual to formulate realistic educational and vocational plans.
* Follows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used.
* May engage in research to develop and improve diagnostic and counseling techniques.
* May administer and score psychological tests.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who develops and applies psychological techniques to personnel administration, management, and marketing problems. Responsibilities include:
* Observes details of work and interviews workers and supervisors to establish physical, mental, educational, and other job requirements.
* Develops interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests to assess skills, abilities, aptitudes, and interests as aids in selection, placement, and promotion.
* Organizes training programs, applying principles of learning and individual differences, and evaluates and measures effectiveness of training methods by statistical analysis of production rate, reduction of accidents, absenteeism, and turnover.
* Counsels workers to improve job and personal adjustments.
* Conducts research studies of organizational structure, communication systems, group interactions, and motivational systems, and recommends changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of individuals, organizational units, and organization.
* Investigates problems related to physical environment of work, such as illumination, noise, temperature, and ventilation, and recommends changes to increase efficiency and decrease accident rate.
* Conducts surveys and research studies to ascertain nature of effective supervision and leadership and to analyze factors affecting morale and motivation.
* Studies consumer reaction to new products and package designs, using surveys and tests, and measures effectiveness of advertising media to aid in sale of goods and services.
* May advise management on personnel policies and labor-management relations.
* May adapt machinery, equipment, workspace, and environment to human use.
* May specialize in development and application of such techniques as job analysis and classification, personnel interviewing, ratings, and vocational tests for use in selection, placement, promotion, and training of workers and be designated Psychologist, Personnel.
* May apply psychological principles and techniques to selection, training, classification, and assignment of military personnel and be designated Psychologist, Military Personnel.
* May conduct surveys and tests to study consumer reaction to new products and package design and to measure effectiveness of advertising media to aid manufacturers in sale of goods and services and be designated Market-Research Analyst II.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who evaluates needs of average, gifted, handicapped, and disturbed children within educational system or school, and plans and carries out programs to enable children to attain maximum achievement and adjustment. Responsibilities include:
* Conducts diagnostic studies to identify child's needs, limitations, and potentials, observing child in classroom and at play, studying school records, consulting with parents and school personnel, and administering and interpreting diagnostic findings.
* Plans special placement or other treatment programs.
* Counsels pupils individually and in groups, using psychodrama, play therapy, personal interviews, and other psychological methods to assist pupils to achieve personal, social, and emotional adjustment.
* Carries out research to aid in introduction of programs in schools to meet current psychological, educational, and sociological needs of children.
* Advises teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide motivating educational environment.
* Refers individuals to community agencies to secure medical, vocational, or social services for child or family.
* Participates in planning of remedial classes and testing programs designed to meet needs of students.
* Serves as consultant to school board, superintendent, administrative committees, and parent-teacher groups in matters involving psychological services within educational system or school.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who provides individual and group guidance services relative to problems of scholastic, educational, and personal-social nature to dormitory students. Responsibilities include:
* Suggests remedial or corrective actions and assists students in making better adjustments and in planning intelligent life goals.
* Plans and directs program to orient new students and assists in their integration into campus life.
* Initiates and conducts group conferences to plan and discuss programs and policies related to assignment of quarters, social and recreational activities, and dormitory living.
* Supervises dormitory activities.
* Investigates reports of misconduct and attempts to resolve or eliminate causes of conflict.
* May interview all dormitory students to determine need for counseling.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who counsels handicapped individuals to provide vocational rehabilitation services. Responsibilities include:
* Interviews and evaluates handicapped applicants, and confers with medical and professional personnel to determine type and degree of handicap, eligibility for service, and feasibility of vocational rehabilitation.
* Accepts or recommends acceptance of suitable candidates.
* Determines suitable job or business consistent with applicant's desires, aptitudes, and physical, mental, and emotional limitations.
* Plans and arranges for applicant to study or train for job.
* Assists applicant with personal adjustment throughout rehabilitation program.
* Aids applicant in obtaining medical and social services during training.
* Promotes and develops job openings and places qualified applicant in employment.
* May specialize in type of disability, such as mental illness, alcohol abuse, hearing and visual impairment, or readjustment after prison release.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who plans psychological service programs and directs, coordinates, and participates in activities of personnel engaged in providing psychological services to clients in psychiatric center or hospital. Responsibilities include:
* Reviews reports, case management reviews, and psychiatric center's or hospital's procedural manual to assess need for psychological services.
* Plans psychological treatment programs that meet standards of accreditation.
* Plans utilization of available staff, assigns staff to treatment units, and recruits professional and nonprofessional psychological staff.
* Develops, directs, and participates in training programs.
* Directs testing and evaluation of new admissions and re-evaluation of present clients.
* Participates in staff conferences to evaluate and plan treatment programs.
* Interviews clients that present difficult and complex diagnostic problems and assesses their psychological status.
* Reviews management of cases, assignments, case problems, issues, and methods of treatment.
* Works with community agencies to develop effective corrective programs and to arrange to provide psychological services.
* Plans and supervises psychological research.
* Collaborates with psychiatrists and other professional staff to help develop comprehensive program of therapy, evaluation, and treatment.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who counsels individuals or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems, such as stress, substance abuse, or family situations, using evaluative techniques, and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan in medical setting. Responsibilities include:
* Interviews patient to obtain information concerning medical history or other pertinent information.
* Observes client to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior.
* Selects and administers various tests, such as psychological tests, personality inventories, and intelligence quotient tests, to identify behavioral or personality traits and intelligence levels, and records results.
* Reviews results of tests to evaluate client needs.
* Plans and administers therapeutic treatment, such as behavior modification and stress management therapy, using biofeedback equipment, to assist patient in controlling disorders and other problems.
* Changes method and degree of therapy when indicated by client reactions.
* Discusses progress toward goals with client, such as controlling weight, stress, or substance abuse.
* Consults with medical doctor or other specialists concerning treatment plan and amends plan as directed.
* Conducts relaxation exercises, peer counseling groups, and family counseling during clinical therapy sessions.
* Refers client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
* May conduct research in treatment and test validation.
* May develop evaluative studies of therapy and therapy outcome.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who counsels individuals or groups regarding psychological or emotional problems, such as stress, substance abuse, or family situations, using evaluative techniques, and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plan in medical setting. Responsibilities include:
* Interviews patient to obtain information concerning medical history or other pertinent information.
* Observes client to detect indications of abnormal physical or mental behavior.
* Selects and administers various tests, such as psychological tests, personality inventories, and intelligence quotient tests, to identify behavioral or personality traits and intelligence levels, and records results.
* Reviews results of tests to evaluate client needs.
* Plans and administers therapeutic treatment, such as behavior modification and stress management therapy, using biofeedback equipment, to assist patient in controlling disorders and other problems.
* Changes method and degree of therapy when indicated by client reactions.
* Discusses progress toward goals with client, such as controlling weight, stress, or substance abuse.
* Consults with medical doctor or other specialists concerning treatment plan and amends plan as directed.
* Conducts relaxation exercises, peer counseling groups, and family counseling during clinical therapy sessions.
* Refers client to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling.
* May conduct research in treatment and test validation.
* May develop evaluative studies of therapy and therapy outcome.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who provides individual, marital, and family counseling services to adults and children, to assist clients to identify personal and interactive problems, and to achieve effective personal, marital, and family development and adjustment. Responsibilities include:
* Collects information about clients (individuals, married couples, or families), using interview, case history, and observation techniques, $T3funnel approach$T1, and appraisal and assessment methods.
* Analyzes information collected to determine advisability of counseling or referral to other specialists or institutions.
* Reviews notes and information collected to identify problems and concerns.
* Consults reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop therapeutic or treatment plan.
* Counsels clients, using counseling methods and procedures, such as psychotherapy and hypnosis, to assist clients in gaining insight into personal and interactive problems, to define goals, and to plan action reflecting interests, abilities, and needs.
* Evaluates results of counseling methods to determine reliability and validity of treatment used.
* Interacts with other professionals to discuss therapy or treatment, new resources or techniques, and to share information.
Industry:Professional careers
