Psychotherapist
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 26Health Professionals
- Unit group
- 2611Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Description
Provides diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders using psychotherapeutic methods, such as behavioural therapy, biofeedback, relaxation therapy and other techniques.
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
- Conducts assessments and diagnoses mental and emotional disorders
- Works with clients to explore and understand conscious and unconscious aspects of their lived experience
- Develops and implements individualised treatment plans for clients
- Delivers psychotherapy sessions to clients using various therapeutic techniques to help change thinking patterns and improve coping skills
- Provides support and guidance to clients in managing their mental and emotional wellbeing
- Provides education and resources to clients and their families on mental health issues
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
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.
