# Career Counselor

*/JobTypes/Career_Counselor*

## Neighborhood

### Parent

- [Counselors](/Occupations/Counselors) — parent · Occupations

### Siblings

- [Adolescent Addiction Counselor](/JobTypes/Adolescent_Addiction_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Behavioral Health Counselor](/JobTypes/Behavioral_Health_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Camp Counselor](/JobTypes/Camp_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Co-Occurring Disorders Counselor](/JobTypes/Co-Occurring_Disorders_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Community Mental Health Counselor](/JobTypes/Community_Mental_Health_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Correctional Mental Health Counselor](/JobTypes/Correctional_Mental_Health_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Correctional SUD Counselor](/JobTypes/Correctional_SUD_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Crisis Counselor](/JobTypes/Crisis_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [DUI/DWI Program Educator](/JobTypes/DUI%2FDWI_Program_Educator) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Detox Intake Assessment Counselor](/JobTypes/Detox_Intake_Assessment_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Dual Diagnosis Counselor](/JobTypes/Dual_Diagnosis_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Eating Disorder Counselor](/JobTypes/Eating_Disorder_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Counselor](/JobTypes/Employee_Assistance_Program_(EAP)_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Grief Counselor](/JobTypes/Grief_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [IOP Group Counselor](/JobTypes/IOP_Group_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Inpatient Psychiatric Clinician](/JobTypes/Inpatient_Psychiatric_Clinician) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Counselor](/JobTypes/Intensive_Outpatient_Program_(IOP)_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Licensed Professional Counselor](/JobTypes/Licensed_Professional_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [MAT Clinic Counselor](/JobTypes/MAT_Clinic_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Mental Health Counselor](/JobTypes/Mental_Health_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Mobile Crisis Intervention Specialist](/JobTypes/Mobile_Crisis_Intervention_Specialist) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Private Practice Therapist](/JobTypes/Private_Practice_Therapist) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Problem Gambling Counselor](/JobTypes/Problem_Gambling_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Residential Treatment Center Therapist](/JobTypes/Residential_Treatment_Center_Therapist) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Residential Treatment Counselor](/JobTypes/Residential_Treatment_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [School Counselor](/JobTypes/School_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [School-Based Mental Health Counselor](/JobTypes/School-Based_Mental_Health_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Telehealth Therapist](/JobTypes/Telehealth_Therapist) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Trauma Counselor](/JobTypes/Trauma_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes
- [Veterans Counselor](/JobTypes/Veterans_Counselor) — siblings · JobTypes

### Related (delivered by)

- [Advise Students on Career Paths](/Processes/Advise_Students_on_Career_Paths) — delivered by · Processes
- [Identify job or employment opportunities.](/Activities/Identify_job_or_employment_opportunities.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies...](/Tasks/Instruct_individuals_in_career_development_techniques,_such_as_job_search_and_application_strategies...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Counsel clients regarding educational or vocational issues.](/Activities/Counsel_clients_regarding_educational_or_vocational_issues.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career...](/Tasks/Interview_clients_to_obtain_information_about_employment_history,_educational_background,_and_career...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and ...](/Tasks/Develop_rehabilitation_plans_that_fit_clients'_aptitudes,_education_levels,_physical_abilities,_and_...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions...](/Tasks/Advise_students_on_issues_such_as_course_selection,_progress_toward_graduation,_and_career_decisions...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services.](/Tasks/Advise_students_on_internships,_prospective_employers,_and_job_placement_services.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Advise students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.](/Tasks/Advise_students_on_course_selection,_career_decisions,_and_other_academic_and_vocational_concerns.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Advise students on academic or career matters.](/Activities/Advise_students_on_academic_or_career_matters.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.](/Tasks/Advise_students_on_academic_and_vocational_curricula_and_on_career_issues.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues.](/Tasks/Advise_students_on_academic_and_vocational_curricula_and_career_issues.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Advise students on academic and vocational curricula, and on career issues.](/Tasks/Advise_students_on_academic_and_vocational_curricula,_and_on_career_issues.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Provide occupational, educational, or other information to individuals so that they can make educati...](/Tasks/Provide_occupational,_educational,_or_other_information_to_individuals_so_that_they_can_make_educati...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Place students in jobs, or make referrals to job placement services.](/Tasks/Place_students_in_jobs,_or_make_referrals_to_job_placement_services.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and car...](/Tasks/Teach_classes_and_present_self-help_or_information_sessions_on_subjects_related_to_education_and_car...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.](/Tasks/Refer_students_to_degree_programs_based_on_interests,_aptitudes,_or_educational_assessments.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Counsel workers about job and career-related issues.](/Tasks/Counsel_workers_about_job_and_career-related_issues.) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Refer trainees to employer relations representatives, to locations offering job placement assistance...](/Tasks/Refer_trainees_to_employer_relations_representatives,_to_locations_offering_job_placement_assistance...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achi...](/Tasks/Interact_with_clients_to_assist_them_in_gaining_insight,_defining_goals,_and_planning_action_to_achi...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Advise others on career or personal development.](/Activities/Advise_others_on_career_or_personal_development.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presenta...](/Tasks/Plan_and_promote_career_and_employment-related_programs_and_events,_such_as_career_planning_presenta...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identif...](/Tasks/Provide_information_for_teachers_and_staff_members_involved_in_helping_students_or_graduates_identif...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using test...](/Tasks/Evaluate_students'_or_individuals'_abilities,_interests,_and_personality_characteristics,_using_test...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determ...](/Tasks/Compile_and_study_occupational,_educational,_and_economic_information_to_assist_counselees_in_determ...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Develop career counseling and pathways for post-graduation](/Processes/Develop_career_counseling_and_pathways_for_post-graduation) — delivered by · Processes

### Related (signature role)

- [University Career Center](/CompanyTypes/University_Career_Center) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Career Coaching Services](/CompanyTypes/Career_Coaching_Services) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Career Counseling Firm](/CompanyTypes/Career_Counseling_Firm) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Technical and Workforce Colleges](/CompanyTypes/Technical_and_Workforce_Colleges) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Related (staff)

- [Workforce Development Department](/Departments/Workforce_Development_Department) — staff · Departments

### Perform

- [Facilitate professional development workshops](/Tasks/Facilitate_professional_development_workshops) — perform · Tasks
- [Maintain confidential counseling case notes](/Tasks/Maintain_confidential_counseling_case_notes) — perform · Tasks
- [Guide College and Career Planning](/Tasks/Guide_College_and_Career_Planning) — perform · Tasks
- [Administer and Interpret Career Assessments](/Tasks/Administer_and_Interpret_Career_Assessments) — perform · Tasks
- [Advise on College Major and Training Program Selection](/Tasks/Advise_on_College_Major_and_Training_Program_Selection) — perform · Tasks
- [Coordinate Employer and Alumni Networking Events](/Tasks/Coordinate_Employer_and_Alumni_Networking_Events) — perform · Tasks
- [Stay Current on Occupational Outlook Data](/Tasks/Stay_Current_on_Occupational_Outlook_Data) — perform · Tasks
- [Maintain case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations.](/Tasks/Maintain_case_files_that_include_activities,_progress_notes,_evaluations,_and_recommendations.) — perform · Tasks
- [Develop Individual Career Pathway Plans](/Tasks/Develop_Individual_Career_Pathway_Plans) — perform · Tasks
- [Administer career assessments](/Tasks/Administer_career_assessments) — perform · Tasks
- [Advise on education pathways](/Tasks/Advise_on_education_pathways) — perform · Tasks
- [Develop individual guidance plans](/Tasks/Develop_individual_guidance_plans) — perform · Tasks
- [Interpret aptitude and interest results](/Tasks/Interpret_aptitude_and_interest_results) — perform · Tasks
- [Provide occupational information](/Tasks/Provide_occupational_information) — perform · Tasks
- [Refer Clients To Support Services](/Tasks/Refer_Clients_To_Support_Services) — perform · Tasks
- [Interpret Aptitude Test Results](/Tasks/Interpret_Aptitude_Test_Results) — perform · Tasks
- [Counsel Clients On Occupational Options](/Tasks/Counsel_Clients_On_Occupational_Options) — perform · Tasks
- [Advise On Educational Program Choices](/Tasks/Advise_On_Educational_Program_Choices) — perform · Tasks
- [Administer Career Interest Assessments](/Tasks/Administer_Career_Interest_Assessments) — perform · Tasks

### Required knowledge

- [Occupational Outlook Information](/Knowledge/Occupational_Outlook_Information) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Education and Training Systems](/Knowledge/Education_and_Training_Systems) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Counseling Ethics and Confidentiality](/Knowledge/Counseling_Ethics_and_Confidentiality) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Psychological Assessment Instruments](/Knowledge/Psychological_Assessment_Instruments) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Labor Market Data](/Knowledge/Labor_Market_Data) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Educational Pathways](/Knowledge/Educational_Pathways) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Educational Programs](/Knowledge/Educational_Programs) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Psychometric Assessment](/Knowledge/Psychometric_Assessment) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Counseling Ethics](/Knowledge/Counseling_Ethics) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Career Development Theory](/Knowledge/Career_Development_Theory) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Requires ability

- [Social Sensitivity](/Ability/Social_Sensitivity) — requires ability · Ability
- [Deductive Reasoning](/Ability/Deductive_Reasoning) — requires ability · Ability
- [Oral Comprehension](/Ability/Oral_Comprehension) — requires ability · Ability
- [Inductive Reasoning](/Ability/Inductive_Reasoning) — requires ability · Ability
- [Oral Expression](/Ability/Oral_Expression) — requires ability · Ability

### Uses software

- [Microsoft Office](/Software/Microsoft_Office) — uses software · Software
- [Career Assessment Platforms](/Software/Career_Assessment_Platforms) — uses software · Software
- [Video Conferencing Software](/Software/Video_Conferencing_Software) — uses software · Software
- [Student Information Systems](/Software/Student_Information_Systems) — uses software · Software
- [Occupational Information Databases](/Software/Occupational_Information_Databases) — uses software · Software
- [Microsoft Outlook](/Software/Microsoft_Outlook) — uses software · Software
- [Student Information System](/Software/Student_Information_System) — uses software · Software
- [Career Assessment Platform](/Software/Career_Assessment_Platform) — uses software · Software
- [Microsoft Excel](/Software/Microsoft_Excel) — uses software · Software
- [Zoom](/Software/Zoom) — uses software · Software

### Engage in

- [Counsel Students on Education and Career Pathways](/Activities/Counsel_Students_on_Education_and_Career_Pathways) — engage in · Activities
- [Administer and Interpret Vocational Assessments](/Activities/Administer_and_Interpret_Vocational_Assessments) — engage in · Activities
- [Develop Individual Career Pathway Plans](/Activities/Develop_Individual_Career_Pathway_Plans) — engage in · Activities
- [Administer career assessments](/Activities/Administer_career_assessments) — engage in · Activities
- [Interpret aptitude and interest results](/Activities/Interpret_aptitude_and_interest_results) — engage in · Activities
- [Administer Career Interest Assessments](/Activities/Administer_Career_Interest_Assessments) — engage in · Activities
- [Interpret Aptitude Test Results](/Activities/Interpret_Aptitude_Test_Results) — engage in · Activities

### Required skills

- [Writing](/Skills/Writing) — requires skill · Skills
- [Social Perceptiveness](/Skills/Social_Perceptiveness) — requires skill · Skills
- [Instructing](/Skills/Instructing) — requires skill · Skills
- [Counseling Techniques](/Skills/Counseling_Techniques) — requires skill · Skills
- [Guidance Planning](/Skills/Guidance_Planning) — requires skill · Skills
- [Career Counseling](/Skills/Career_Counseling) — requires skill · Skills
- [Active Listening](/Skills/Active_Listening) — requires skill · Skills
- [Assessment Interpretation](/Skills/Assessment_Interpretation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Counseling](/Skills/Counseling) — requires skill · Skills
- [Educational Advising](/Skills/Educational_Advising) — requires skill · Skills

### Type of

- [Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors](/Occupations/Educational,_Guidance,_and_Career_Counselors_and_Advisors) — type of · Occupations
- [Educational Guidance And Career Counselors And Advisors](/Occupations/Educational_Guidance_And_Career_Counselors_And_Advisors) — type of · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [labor-market data going stale for advising](/Problems/labor-market_data_going_stale_for_advising) — exposes problem · Problems
- [tracking client progress across long job-search cycles](/Problems/tracking_client_progress_across_long_job-search_cycles) — exposes problem · Problems
- [tailoring resume/ATS-keyword guidance per posting](/Problems/tailoring_resume%2FATS-keyword_guidance_per_posting) — exposes problem · Problems