Clinical therapist vs job counselor

Differences between clinical therapist and job counselor duties and responsibilities

Clinical therapist example responsibilities.

• Provide clinical consultation to consumers and clients regarding manage care services and other benefits available to them through their EAP programs.
• Provide direct treatment services such as individual/group therapy and intervene in crisis situations when patients exhibit acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Direct patients to designate residential or supportive living options, community base placement/ treatment or other resources as necessary.
• Provide training for federal and public organizations regarding the psychological aspects of veterans having experience combat or military sexual trauma.
• Work closely with a license orthotist/prosthetist to obtain orthotics for children who require them.

Job counselor example responsibilities.

• Work with and case manage families receiving TANF financial benefits and with customers receiving displace worker financial help.
• Monitor caseworkers to ensure rehabilitation services are properly coordinate to aid clients in achieving self-sufficiency.
• Utilize aforementioned partnerships to assist TANF recipients in obtaining employment which lead to career advancement and case closure.
• Addressed domestic violence and substance abuse issues, housing and all community resources relate to successful rehabilitation.
• Represent elected officials & county management in civil employment litigation matters and grievance hearings.
• Draft EEOC OFCCP, DOL, DFEH and PERB position statements and responses.
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