Counsellor (General)
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 26Health Professionals
- Unit group
- 2611Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Description
Provides counselling services to individuals, families and groups to assist in overcoming difficulties and improving overall quality of life through a range of therapeutic interventions.
Specialisations
- Bereavement or Grief Counsellor
- Child or Youth Counsellor
- Gambling Counsellor
- Sexual Assault Counsellor
- Trauma or Crisis Counsellor
Unit group
2611 · Counsellors and PsychotherapistsDescription
Provide counselling services to assist individuals to identify, define and overcome their relationship, addiction, mental health, social and health issues through a range of therapeutic interventions.
Skill level
Australia
1
Occupation skill level 1
Tasks
Tasks include
- Provides individual and group counselling sessions to clients to address emotional and psychological challenges
- Assesses clients' counselling needs and requirements including conducting risk assessments and screening
- Assists with the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviours
- Facilitates referrals to Health Professionals or community resources
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/2/26/261/2611
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx