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