Description
Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.
Interests
- Social
- Investigative
Work Values
- Relationships
- Independence
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Concern for Others
- Integrity
- Self-Control
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
Tasks
- Encourage individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.
- Ask questions that will help clients identify their feelings and behaviors.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior, and other personal issues.
- Maintain case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations.
- Counsel clients on concerns, such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation, child rearing, home management, or financial difficulties.
Work Activities
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Getting Information
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Detailed Work Activities
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Technology Skills
- Video conferencing software
- Medical software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
- Accounting software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Problem Sensitivity
Skills
- Active Listening
- Social Perceptiveness
- Speaking
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
Knowledge
- Therapy and Counseling
- Psychology
- Customer and Personal Service
- Sociology and Anthropology
- English Language
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Professional Behavior Analyst - Autism ProfessionalCertifying Organization
Progressive Behavior Analyst Autism Council
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
National Clinical Mental Health Counseling ExaminationCertifying Organization
National Board for Certified Counselors
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Addiction SpecialistCertifying Organization
American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certified Sex Therapist SupervisorCertifying Organization
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certified Relationship SpecialistCertifying Organization
American Psychotherapy Association
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $34,331 |
| Median (50%) | $55,902 |
| High (90%) | $101,880 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $51,706 |
| Mid Level | $57,387 |
| Senior Level | $59,503 |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 76,000 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 88,200 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 16%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 16%
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