JOB DESCRIPTION: Professional counselors assist individuals or groups through a counseling relationship to develop an understanding of personal problems, define goals, and plan actions based upon interests, abilities, aptitudes, and needs of the clients. Counseling is often related to personal or social concerns, educational progress, and occupation or career choices. Licensed professional counselors also may consult with individuals, groups, or organizations, make referral to other specialists, and conduct research. Depending on their area of expertise, professional counselors may be employed in a variety of areas such as school or college counseling, career counseling, rehabilitation, or mental health counseling.
