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Marriage and Family Therapists

SOC 21-1013.00

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

Zone 5 Community and Social Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.8

Social Perceptiveness

4.2

Speaking

4.1

Service Orientation

4.1

Judgment and Decision Making

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Writing

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Therapy and Counseling

5.0

Psychology

4.9

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

English Language

3.6

Sociology and Anthropology

3.4

Philosophy and Theology

3.2

Medicine and Dentistry

3.0

Education and Training

2.9

Key Tasks

1Ask questions that will help clients identify their feelings and behaviors.

2Counsel clients on concerns, such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation, child rearing, home management, or financial difficulties.

3Encourage individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.

4Maintain case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations.

5Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior, and other personal issues.

Also Known As

Advanced Clinical Specialist Behavior Therapist Behavioral Analyst Behavioral Specialist Behavioral Therapist Child and Family Counselor Clinical Services Director Clinical Therapist Clinician Counselor