Examine and assess behaviour to diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders
Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
Interview patients and review reports from health care professionals to determine patients' current and potential functioning levels
Supervise graduate students, research assistants, para-professional staff and other psychologists
Supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants
Prepare a treatment plan for each patient
Provide education to clients regarding health promotion and injury prevention, management and treatment
Provide therapy
Implement treatment plans
Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes
Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
Observe and analyze patients during treatment sessions
Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
Maintain accurate records
Record observations, write progress reports and consult with other health care professionals to evaluate treatment plans
Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives
Initiate, design and implement specialized therapy programs
