| Job Title |
Clinical Therapist |
| Job Description |
Counsels Individuals Or Groups Regarding Psychological Or
Emotional Problems, Such As Stress, Substance Abuse, Or Family
Situations, Using Evaluative Techniques, And Develops And
Implements Therapeutic Treatment Plan In Medical Setting:
Interviews Patient To Obtain Information Concerning Medical
History Or Other Pertinent Information. Observes Client To
Detect Indications Of Abnormal Physical Or Mental Behavior.
Selects And Administers Various Tests, Such As Psychological
Tests, Personality Inventories, And Intelligence Quotient
Tests, To Identify Behavioral Or Personality Traits And
Intelligence Levels, And Records Results. Reviews Results Of
Tests To Evaluate Client Needs. Plans And Administers
Therapeutic Treatment, Such As Behavior Modification And Stress
Management Therapy, Using Biofeedback Equipment, To Assist
Patient In Controlling Disorders And Other Problems. Changes
Method And Degree Of Therapy When Indicated By Client Reactions.
Discusses Progress Toward Goals With Client, Such As
Controlling Weight, Stress, Or Substance Abuse. Consults With
Medical Doctor Or Other Specialists Concerning Treatment Plan
And Amends Plan As Directed. Conducts Relaxation Exercises,
Peer Counseling Groups, And Family Counseling During Clinical
Therapy Sessions. Refers Client To Supportive Services To
Supplement Treatment And Counseling. May Conduct Research In
Treatment And Test Validation. May Develop Evaluative Studies Of
Therapy And Therapy Outcome.
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