Psychologists are excluded from this unit group. Psychologists are included in Occupation 261231 Psychologist.

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Family and Relationship Counsellors are excluded from this occupation. Family and Relationship Counsellors are included in Occupation 261133 Family and Relationship Counsellor.

• Bereavement or Grief Counsellor
• Child or Youth Counsellor
• Gambling Counsellor
• Sexual Assault Counsellor
• Trauma or Crisis Counsellor

• Provides individual and group counselling sessions to clients to address emotional and psychological challenges
• Assesses clients' counselling needs and requirements including conducting risk assessments and screening
• Assists with the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviours
• Facilitates referrals to Health Professionals or community resources

• Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinician
• Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

• Assesses substance abuse and alcohol consumption history
• Provides individual and group counselling sessions to help the individual understand the underlying causes of addiction and overcome the addiction
• Provides education and resources to individuals about the risks and consequences of substance abuse
• Facilitates referrals to Health Professionals or community resources, such as detoxification programs and support groups
• Monitors progress and supports individuals to stay on track with their treatment plans

• Conducts counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups
• Undertakes intakes and assessments, including risk assessments and screening
• Assists with the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour to develop more effective interpersonal and marital relationships
• Provides a range of interventions to families post-separation who are experiencing various levels of conflict and are unable to reach agreements regarding parenting arrangements for their children and the distribution of property
• Supports the referral process while engaging with community agencies and service providers
• Facilitates relationship education courses

Arts Therapists are excluded from this occupation. Arts Therapists are included in Occupation 261931 Arts Therapist.

• Conducts assessments and diagnoses mental and emotional disorders
• Works with clients to explore and understand conscious and unconscious aspects of their lived experience
• Develops and implements individualised treatment plans for clients
• Delivers psychotherapy sessions to clients using various therapeutic techniques to help change thinking patterns and improve coping skills
• Provides support and guidance to clients in managing their mental and emotional wellbeing
• Provides education and resources to clients and their families on mental health issues

• Conducts assessments and evaluations to determine clients' psychosocial and cognitive ability, vocational interests and psychological wellbeing
• Ascertains clients' functional capacity to develop appropriate rehabilitation plans
• Works with clients in relation to their career, study or employment options by providing information and resources in these areas
• Provides individual counselling to clients to address emotional and psychological challenges related to their injuries, disabilities, health conditions or social disadvantage
• Assists clients, their family members, and other Professionals to develop rehabilitation plans
• Assists people with disability and neurodivergent individuals to find suitable employment by collaborating with employers and clients to ensure reasonable adjustments and provision of ongoing support

Student Services Advisers are excluded from this occupation. Student Services Advisers are included in Occupation 259933 Student Services Adviser.

• Student Wellbeing Officer

• Conducts individual and group counselling sessions with students to address academic, emotional and social concerns to enhance student wellbeing, and create a supportive and nurturing learning environment
• Develops and implements counselling and educational programs to promote students' mental health, resilience and wellbeing
• Collaborates with teachers and parents to identify and address issues that may impact students' wellbeing
• Analyses student behaviour, especially those with learning difficulties, and assists parents and teachers in managing their needs

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

• Clinical Neuropsychologist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Counselling Psychologist
• Educational and Developmental Psychologist
• Forensic Psychologist
• Health Psychologist
• Organisational Psychologist

• Conducts psychological assessments to inform diagnosis, treatment, intervention, report writing or research, and to address clients' mental health and wellbeing needs
• Develops and implements prevention, intervention and treatment strategies to address psychological, social, emotional, health, educational, developmental and behavioural issues and disorders
• Develops and implements assessments, interventions and recommendations for organisations and decision-makers to address psychological, social, cultural, occupational and forensic needs
• Provides crisis intervention and support to individuals and communities in distress
• Monitors and evaluates the progress of clients, groups, communities and programs during prevention, intervention and treatment
• Maintains accurate and confidential client records, and provides reports for third parties when required
• Collaborates with other Professionals to deliver multidisciplinary assessment, intervention, and treatment
• Provides supervision for psychology students, peers and other Professionals
• May conduct research and collect data to contribute to the evidence base and the field of psychology

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Aged Care Social Worker
• Child Protection Social Worker
• Clinical Social Worker
• Disability Social Worker
• Family Violence Social Worker
• Mental Health Social Worker
• School Social Worker
• Social Work Supervisor

• Conducts biopsychosocial and risk assessments to assist individuals and families to resolve their presented problems
• Provides case management services, and negotiates and mediates strategies related to clients' needs
• Works with clients to develop and deliver individualised casework practice, group counselling and support plans
• Promotes clients' agency and rights to access resources and community services
• Supports clients in legal and administrative proceedings, including assessment reports and providing information or evidence in court
• Provides supervision and peer support to other Social Workers to address ethical dilemmas, gaps in practice and areas of avoidance
• Analyses, develops, promotes and implements social policies to respond to social needs
• Collaborates with government, community organisations, social agencies, volunteer groups and other stakeholders to improve and develop services, and address structural inequalities

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

Music Therapists are excluded from this occupation. Music Therapists are included in Occupation 261933 Music Therapist.

• Works with clients to identify problems or conditions they wish to overcome, and uses the creative process to help clients explore their feelings
• Assists clients to resolve conflicts, develop interpersonal skills, manage behaviour, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and achieve insight
• Develops arts therapy programs based on clients' emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual wellbeing needs, objectives and preferred forms of artistic expression
• Conducts arts therapy sessions with individuals or groups using a range of creative modalities, such as visual art, drama, dance and movement

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Behaviour Analyst
• Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

• Undertakes functional behavioural assessments to identify contributing factors and consequences of challenging behaviours
• Engages clients, their families, support teams and other allied health professionals to develop behaviour support plans
• Recommends strategies or areas for skills development to provide opportunities for participation and inclusion
• Develops behaviour support plans that contain preventative approaches, strategies for promoting success and methods for intervening
• Provides guidance, training and coaching to clients' families and other members of the clients' support teams to implement behaviour support strategies
• Monitors the implementation of behaviour support plans, and gathers data to review and reassess plans for clients or their support teams
• Participates in peer support and clinical supervision activities with other practitioners to address challenges

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Conducts assessments to determine health and wellbeing goals and therapeutic needs
• Creates individualised treatment plans that incorporate music therapy interventions to address clients' specific needs and goals
• Collaborates with clients, their families, significant others and other stakeholders to establish a client-focused treatment plan
• Selects and adapts music, musical instruments and equipment for use in treatment
• Creates and plays musical instruments, compositions, arrangements or scores for therapeutic purposes
• Documents evaluations, treatment plans, case summaries and progress reports
• Collaborates with other Health Professionals in multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive assessment, intervention and treatment

• Genetic Counsellor
• Hypnotherapist
• Life Coach
• Play Therapist