O*NET-SOC 21-1013.00

Marriage and Family Therapists

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

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

Free · O*NET 30.3

Encourage individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.Core9186
Ask questions that will help clients identify their feelings and behaviors.Core9184
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior, and other personal issues.Core20232
Maintain case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations.Core9187
Counsel clients on concerns, such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation, child rearing, home management, or financial difficulties.Core9185
Collect information about clients, using techniques such as testing, interviewing, discussion, or observation.Core9188
Confer with clients to develop plans for posttreatment activities.Core9191
Confer with other counselors, doctors, and professionals to analyze individual cases and to coordinate counseling services.Core20233
Determine whether clients should be counseled or referred to other specialists in such fields as medicine, psychiatry, or legal aid.Core9190
Follow up on results of counseling programs and clients' adjustments to determine effectiveness of programs.Supplemental9193
Supervise other counselors, social service staff, and assistants.Supplemental9197
Provide instructions to clients on how to obtain help with legal, financial, and other personal issues.Core9194
Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counseling services, issues, and methods.Core9196
Gather information from doctors, schools, social workers, juvenile counselors, law enforcement personnel, and others to make recommendations to courts for resolution of child custody or visitation disputes.Supplemental9195
Write evaluations of parents and children for use by courts deciding divorce and custody cases, testifying in court if necessary.Supplemental9199

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 32 examples in 13 categories, 9 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Medical software

Advantage Software Psych Advantage
Anasazi Software Client Data System
Beaver Creek Software The THERAPIST
Blueberry Harbor Software Clinical Record Keeper
Care Paths eRecord
Casamba Smart
Cornucopia Software Practice MAGIC
DocuTrac QuicDoc
eMDs Medisoft
Mdansby The PsychReport
Netsmart Technologies Helper
PM/2 Clinical Planner
PracticePRO Software Systems QuickPractice
Saner Software ShrinkRapt
SumTime Software SumTime
Synergistic Office Solutions SOS Case Manager
TheraManager

Billing and invoicing software

American Medical Billing Software PMA
EZ2Bill Confidant
EZClaim medical billing software

Video conferencing software

Google MeetIn Demand
ZoomHot TechnologyIn Demand

Web platform development software

Hypertext preprocessor PHP

Accounting software

Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

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 Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Collect information about clients.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Thinking Creatively

Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Documenting/Recording Information

Write reports or evaluations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Maintain client records.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Communicating with People Outside the Organization

Present social services program information to the public.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Assisting and Caring for Others

Help clients get needed services or resources.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Refer clients to community or social service programs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Training and Teaching Others

Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Lead classes or community events.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise workers providing client or patient services.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others on social or educational issues.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 19

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Level mix

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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)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.