Licensed Professional Counselor
What they do
- Assess patients through detailed conversations, interviews, and observations to determine the appropriate testing or examination.
- Diagnose patient's mental and emotional disorders.
- Create effective treatment plans that include counseling, medication, or other services.
- Work with your patient and develop goals.
- Regularly discuss the treatment plan with your patient to identify faults or room for improvement.
- Educate appropriate coping mechanisms to help patients through tough situations.
- Record the patient's progress and change their treatment plan when needed.
Qualifications
- Counseling license.
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling.
- A minimum ofyears' experience as a professional counselor.
- Superb verbal and written communication skills.
- Aptitude to empathize with clients and help them open up.
- Good time management skills.
- Proven experience in developing effective treatment plans.