Counsellors Nec

Overview

This occupation group covers Counsellors not elsewhere classified. Occupations in this group may work in a call centre. Occupations include: Gambling Counsellor; Grief Counsellor; Life Coach; Sexual Assault Counsellor; Trauma ounsellor

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

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

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

10 courses found.

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11280NAT: Certificate IV in Indigenous Mental Health (Social and Emotional Well Being)
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11215NAT: Graduate Diploma of Gestalt Therapy
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11209NAT: Graduate Certificate in Men's Behaviour Change Individual and Group Work Interventions
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11069NAT: Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing
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10965NAT: Diploma of Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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10936NAT: Diploma of Mental Fitness and Resilience
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10922NAT: Course in Family Group Conferencing
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10864NAT: Certificate IV in Life Coaching
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10826NAT: Graduate Certificate in Integrated Violence, Abuse and Neglect Interventions
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10813NAT: Certificate IV in Bereavement Support
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