How do they match: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

  • Applied Behavior Science Specialist
  • Behavior Specialist
  • Behavioral Specialist
  • Behavioral Health Specialist
  • Counseling Specialist
  • Eating Disorder Specialist
  • Healthcare Science Specialist

  • 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.

  • 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, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information.
  • Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary.
  • 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.
  • Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.