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Key Result Areas:

• Consult reference material such as textbooks, manuals, and journals in order to identify symptoms, to make diagnoses, and to develop approaches to treatment
• Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, in order to modify behavior and/or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment
• Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy; discuss the treatment of problems with clients
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments, and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, then modify plans and diagnoses as necessary
• Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues, and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
• Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
• Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment
• Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories, by interviewing individuals, couples, or families, and by reviewing records
• Provide occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans
• Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests in order to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities
• Utilize a variety of treatment methods such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant research; direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment
• Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research, and write papers describing research results
• Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
• Write reports on clients, and maintain required paperwork
• Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students
• Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff
• Provide psychological and/or administrative services and advice to private firms and community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases

Key Highlights:

• Any existing systems/ processes streamlined???? Results obtained???? Major assignments handled????
• Any unique initiative taken to improve customer satisfaction level? Any major accounts/clients handled???
• Awards/appreciation letters received???? Other relevant achievements????