Counsellors

Key Tasks

• •Working with clients on career, study and employment options by obtaining and examining information relevant to their abilities and needs
• •Providing information and resources to assist clients with job-seeking skills
• •Assessing client needs in relation to treatment for drug and alcohol abuse
• •Conducting counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups
• •Assisting the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour to develop more effective interpersonal and marital relationships
• •Presenting alternative approaches and discussing potential for attitude and behaviour change
• •Consulting with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs
• •Contributing information, understanding and advice on the learning and behaviour of students, especially those with special needs, and assisting parents and teachers in dealing with these needs
• •May work in a call centre

Employment Projections to 2034