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 from people through observation, interviews, or surveys. •Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement. •Record research or operational data. •Diagnose neural or psychological disorders. •Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
