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.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Conducting psychological assessments to diagnose mental health conditions.
• Providing individual, family, and group therapy.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans.
• Observing patients and interpreting intelligence and personality.
• Identifying psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues.
• Diagnosing psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Collaborating with other healthcare providers to evaluate clients' medical and physical condition.
• Use literature, research and translate complex concepts and use them to treat patients
• Provide patients with referrals to other therapists, clinics or facilities as needed
• Conduct case management tasks
• Conduct administrative tasks

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Communication skills

Research skills