How do they match: 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.

  • Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
  • Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.
  • Conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques.
  • Consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care.
  • Consult with other professionals, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information.
  • Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
  • Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.

  • Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Supervise workers providing client or patient services.