Family and marriage counsellor

Also known as

Family violence counsellor, family therapist, couples' counsellor, marriage guidance counsellor, family counselling psychologist, family and marriage case manager

AUT programmes

• Counselling Major - Bachelor of Health Science

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours
• Usually work in offices and may travel locally to visit clients
• May do emotionally demanding work
• Need to be responsible, identify and solve problems and communicate well

Typical tasks

• Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families
• Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues
• Develop treatment plans for patients or clients
• Maintain client records
• Collect information about clients
• Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress
• Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues
• Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress
• Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments
• Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility

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