Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.

On the job, you would:

· Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.

· Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.

· Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.

Math and Science

· psychology

· sociology and anthropology

Health

· therapy and counseling

Business

· customer service

· administrative services

Arts and Humanities

· English language

Basic Skills

· listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions

· talking to others

Social

· understanding people's reactions

· looking for ways to help people

Problem Solving

· noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

· communicate by speaking

· listen and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

· notice when problems happen

· use rules to solve problems

Attention

· do two or more things at the same time

· pay attention to something without being distracted

People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.

They do well at jobs that need:

· Concern for Others

· Integrity

· Stress Tolerance

· Cooperation

· Dependability

· Self Control

You might use software like this on the job:

Medical software

· Addison Health Systems WritePad EMR Systems

· Athena Software Penelope Case Management

Data base user interface and query software

· Database software

· EAG Economic Analysis Group CaseTrack

Electronic mail software

· Email software

· Microsoft Outlook Hot Technology

Education: (rated 5 of 5)

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Bright Outlook

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Salary

$46,740

$26,930

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