O*NET-SOC 19-3033.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.Core22190
Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.Core22165
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.Core22168
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.Core22170
Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.Core22164
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.Core22166
Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.Core22163
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary.Core22173
Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.Core22169
Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, or needs.Core22167
Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.Core22176
Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.Core22179
Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.Core22172
Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, or personalities.Core22174
Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, or journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, or develop approaches to treatment.Core22180
Consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care.Core22171
Advise clients on how they could be helped by counseling.Core22175
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.Core22185
Supervise and train interns, clinicians in training, and other counselors.Core22192
Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.Core22178
Consult with other professionals, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information.Core22177
Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.Core22186
Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.Core22184
Provide consulting services, including educational programs, outreach programs, or prevention talks to schools, social service agencies, businesses, or the general public.Core22182
Provide occupational, educational, or other information to individuals so that they can make educational or vocational plans.Core22183
Conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques.Core22188
Prepare written evaluations of individuals' psychological competence for court hearings.Core22191
Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.Supplemental22181
Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.Supplemental22189
Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms or community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.Supplemental22187

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 57 examples in 13 categories, 10 Hot Technology

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Medical software

Addison Health Systems WritePad EHR
Anasazi Software Client Data System
Athena Software Penelope Case Management
B Sharp Technologies B Care
BlackHawk Canyon Publishers PracticianWorks
Blueberry Harbor Software Clinical Record Keeper
Bluewater Management Systems BMCASE
BRB Software HorizonMIS
Clinivate Clinitrak
Core Solutions Care Enterprise
DocuTrac QuicDoc
eClinicalWorks EHR softwareHot Technology
Fagerman Technologies MedLook
Health Care Software HCS INTERACTANT
Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
ICANotes
JTL Enterprises MedIntake
Mdansby The PsychReport
MedEZ behavioral healthcare and substance abuse software
Medical Outcome Systems eMINI Software Suite
Medicine Rules PowerSEAT 360
MICA Information Systems MICA-MED Practice Manager
MS*Health Software/CMHC
My Clients Plus
Neuro Innovations Therapist's Toolkit
Neurobehavioral Systems Presentation
Office Management Systems Mental Health Office All-in-One
Polaris Health Directions Polaris-MH
Practice Management Technologies Visual Private Office
PsychAssistant
PsychNotesEMR
Psyquel
PsyTech Solutions Epitomax
Serenic Navigator CommunityCare
Sigmund Software Sigmund Enterprise Management
TheraManager
Trinity Software Solutions BEACON
UNI/CARE Pro-Filer

Analytical or scientific software

Comprehensive Affect Testing System CATS
Noldus Information Technology The Observer XT
Statistical software
Testing software

Word processing software

Google DocsHot Technology
Microsoft WordHot Technology

Video conferencing software

Google MeetIn Demand
ZoomHot TechnologyIn Demand

Spreadsheet software

Google SheetsHot Technology
Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Project management software

Microsoft TeamsHot TechnologyIn Demand

Billing and invoicing software

MPMsoft billing

Data base user interface and query software

O*NET OnLine

Calendar and scheduling software

SpectraSoft AppointmentsPRO
Thriveworks TherapyBuddy

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Collect archival data.
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Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
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Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Diagnose neural or psychological disorders.
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Thinking Creatively

Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs.
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Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.
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Develop educational programs.
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Plan social sciences research.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Write reports or evaluations.
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Record research or operational data.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
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Training and Teaching Others

Train staff members.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise workers providing client or patient services.
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Supervise trainees.
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Direct medical science or healthcare programs.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others on healthcare matters.
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Advise others on educational matters.
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Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement.
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Staffing Organizational Units

Administer standardized physical or psychological tests.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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No NICE work role maps to this job.