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261134 · OSCA 2024

Psychotherapist

Classification
Occupation
Skill level
1
Major group
Professionals

Classification

Major group
2Professionals
Sub-major group
26Health Professionals

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 Psychotherapists

Description

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

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