# Clinical and Counseling Psychologists > 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. - Code: 19-3033.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-3033) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 30 tasks (27 core and 3 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-3033.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-3033.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others. Core task · Task 22190 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024 2. Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans. Core task · Task 22165 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 3. Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials. Core task · Task 22168 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024 4. Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork. Core task · Task 22170 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 5. Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans. Core task · Task 22164 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 6. 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. Core task · Task 22166 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024 7. Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods. Core task · Task 22163 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024 8. Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary. Core task · Task 22173 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 9. Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy. Core task · Task 22169 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 10. Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, or needs. Core task · Task 22167 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 11. Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy. Core task · Task 22176 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 12. Maintain current knowledge of relevant research. Core task · Task 22179 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 13. Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records. Core task · Task 22172 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 14. Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, or personalities. Core task · Task 22174 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 15. Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, or journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, or develop approaches to treatment. Core task · Task 22180 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 16. Consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care. Core task · Task 22171 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 17. Advise clients on how they could be helped by counseling. Core task · Task 22175 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 18. Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment. Core task · Task 22185 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 19. Supervise and train interns, clinicians in training, and other counselors. Core task · Task 22192 · Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2024 20. Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary. Core task · Task 22178 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 21. Consult with other professionals, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information. Core task · Task 22177 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 22. Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students. Core task · Task 22186 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 23. Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff. Core task · Task 22184 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 24. Provide consulting services, including educational programs, outreach programs, or prevention talks to schools, social service agencies, businesses, or the general public. Core task · Task 22182 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 25. Provide occupational, educational, or other information to individuals so that they can make educational or vocational plans. Core task · Task 22183 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 26. Conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques. Core task · Task 22188 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 27. Prepare written evaluations of individuals' psychological competence for court hearings. Core task · Task 22191 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 28. Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. Supplemental task · Task 22181 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 29. Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results. Supplemental task · Task 22189 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 30. Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms or community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases. Supplemental task · Task 22187 · Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2024 ## More in Life, Physical & Social Science - [Agricultural Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4012.00): 26 tasks - [Animal Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1011.00): 9 tasks - [Anthropologists and Archeologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-3091.00): 30 tasks - [Astronomers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-2011.00): 17 tasks - [Atmospheric and Space Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-2021.00): 27 tasks - [Biochemists and Biophysicists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1021.00): 24 tasks - [Bioinformatics Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.01): 20 tasks - [Biological Scientists, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.00): no tasks listed - [Biological Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4021.00): 17 tasks - [Biologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.04): 21 tasks - 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