O*NET-SOC 19-3033.00

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.7508/2024
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a4.3808/2024
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.2508/2024
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.2508/2024
Writing2.A.1.c4.2508/2024
Speaking2.A.1.d4.1208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.6208/2024
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.508/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.3808/2024
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.3808/2024
Written Expression1.A.1.a.44.2508/2024
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.008/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.Core2408/2024
Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.Core2508/2024
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.Core2408/2024
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.Core2508/2024
Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.Core2508/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Social6.5711/2023
Investigative5.511/2023
Conventional3.5511/2023
Artistic3.0211/2023
Enterprising2.6711/2023
Realistic1.0711/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.