# Licensed Professional Counselor

*/JobTypes/Licensed_Professional_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
- [Career Counselor](/JobTypes/Career_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
- [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)

- [Behavior-Change Counseling](/Processes/Behavior-Change_Counseling) — delivered by · Processes
- [Confidential Counseling Intake](/Processes/Confidential_Counseling_Intake) — delivered by · Processes
- [Therapeutic Counseling](/Processes/Therapeutic_Counseling) — delivered by · Processes
- [Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues.](/Activities/Counsel_clients_regarding_interpersonal_issues.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.](/Activities/Counsel_clients_or_patients_regarding_personal_issues.) — delivered by · Activities
- [Counsel clients on concerns, such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation, child rea...](/Tasks/Counsel_clients_on_concerns,_such_as_unsatisfactory_relationships,_divorce_and_separation,_child_rea...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnose...](/Tasks/Evaluate_the_effectiveness_of_counseling_or_treatments_and_the_accuracy_and_completeness_of_diagnose...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Develop counseling programs](/Processes/Develop_counseling_programs) — delivered by · Processes
- [Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situatio...](/Tasks/Counsel_individuals,_groups,_or_families_to_help_them_understand_problems,_deal_with_crisis_situatio...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Consult with other professionals, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counse...](/Tasks/Consult_with_other_professionals,_agencies,_or_universities_to_discuss_therapies,_treatments,_counse...) — delivered by · Tasks
- [Design and implement counseling services](/Processes/Design_and_implement_counseling_services) — delivered by · Processes

### Related (signature role)

- [Outpatient Mental Health Clinics](/CompanyTypes/Outpatient_Mental_Health_Clinics) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Behavioral Health Service Providers](/CompanyTypes/Behavioral_Health_Service_Providers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Counseling Service Providers](/CompanyTypes/Counseling_Service_Providers) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Behavioral Health Services Provider](/CompanyTypes/Behavioral_Health_Services_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Private Behavioral Health Groups](/CompanyTypes/Private_Behavioral_Health_Groups) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Mental Health Services Provider](/CompanyTypes/Mental_Health_Services_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Career Counseling Firm](/CompanyTypes/Career_Counseling_Firm) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Behavioral Health Provider](/CompanyTypes/Behavioral_Health_Provider) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Community Medicaid Counseling Center](/CompanyTypes/Community_Medicaid_Counseling_Center) — signature role · CompanyTypes
- [Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)](/CompanyTypes/Intensive_Outpatient_Programs_(IOP)) — signature role · CompanyTypes

### Related (qualifies for role)

- [Licensed Professional Counselor License](/Credentials/Licensed_Professional_Counselor_License) — qualifies for role · Credentials

### Related (staff)

- [Counseling](/Departments/Counseling) — staff · Departments

### Perform

- [Document Session Progress](/Tasks/Document_Session_Progress) — perform · Tasks
- [Deliver individual counseling](/Tasks/Deliver_individual_counseling) — perform · Tasks
- [Coordinate case referrals](/Tasks/Coordinate_case_referrals) — perform · Tasks
- [Conduct clinical assessment](/Tasks/Conduct_clinical_assessment) — perform · Tasks
- [Direct safety operations in emergency situations.](/Tasks/Direct_safety_operations_in_emergency_situations.) — perform · Tasks
- [Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.](/Tasks/Make_tentative_diagnoses_and_decisions_about_management_and_treatment_of_patients.) — perform · Tasks
- [Evaluate Therapeutic Outcomes](/Tasks/Evaluate_Therapeutic_Outcomes) — perform · Tasks
- [Document Clinical Notes and Progress](/Tasks/Document_Clinical_Notes_and_Progress) — perform · Tasks
- [Develop individual treatment plans and strategies.](/Tasks/Develop_individual_treatment_plans_and_strategies.) — perform · Tasks
- [Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.](/Tasks/Lead_prescribed_individual_or_group_therapy_sessions_as_part_of_specific_therapeutic_procedures.) — perform · Tasks
- [Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.](/Tasks/Evaluate_clients'_physical_or_mental_condition,_based_on_review_of_client_information.) — perform · Tasks
- [Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evalua...](/Tasks/Interview_clients,_review_records,_conduct_assessments,_or_confer_with_other_professionals_to_evalua...) — perform · Tasks
- [Apply evidence-based therapeutic modalities](/Tasks/Apply_evidence-based_therapeutic_modalities) — perform · Tasks
- [Coordinate referrals and care with providers](/Tasks/Coordinate_referrals_and_care_with_providers) — perform · Tasks
- [Coordinate Referrals to Other Services](/Tasks/Coordinate_Referrals_to_Other_Services) — perform · Tasks
- [Conduct Counseling Sessions](/Tasks/Conduct_Counseling_Sessions) — perform · Tasks

### Required knowledge

- [Diagnostic Classification Systems](/Knowledge/Diagnostic_Classification_Systems) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Counseling Theories and Modalities](/Knowledge/Counseling_Theories_and_Modalities) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Counseling Theories](/Knowledge/Counseling_Theories) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Ethics and Confidentiality Law](/Knowledge/Ethics_and_Confidentiality_Law) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Diagnostic Criteria](/Knowledge/Diagnostic_Criteria) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Ethics and Confidentiality](/Knowledge/Ethics_and_Confidentiality) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Psychopathology](/Knowledge/Psychopathology) — requires knowledge · Knowledge
- [Treatment Modalities](/Knowledge/Treatment_Modalities) — requires knowledge · Knowledge

### Required skills

- [Counseling Technique](/Skills/Counseling_Technique) — requires skill · Skills
- [Clinical assessment](/Skills/Clinical_assessment) — requires skill · Skills
- [Crisis de-escalation](/Skills/Crisis_de-escalation) — requires skill · Skills
- [Therapeutic intervention techniques](/Skills/Therapeutic_intervention_techniques) — requires skill · Skills
- [Treatment planning](/Skills/Treatment_planning) — requires skill · Skills
- [Counseling Techniques](/Skills/Counseling_Techniques) — requires skill · Skills
- [Therapeutic Communication](/Skills/Therapeutic_Communication) — requires skill · Skills

### Engage in

- [Deliver Individual Counseling](/Activities/Deliver_Individual_Counseling) — engage in · Activities
- [Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.](/Activities/Develop_treatment_plans_for_patients_or_clients.) — engage in · Activities
- [Deliver individual and group psychotherapy](/Activities/Deliver_individual_and_group_psychotherapy) — engage in · Activities
- [Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans](/Activities/Formulate_diagnoses_and_treatment_plans) — engage in · Activities
- [Assess clients and conduct intake evaluations](/Activities/Assess_clients_and_conduct_intake_evaluations) — engage in · Activities
- [Conduct Counseling Sessions](/Activities/Conduct_Counseling_Sessions) — engage in · Activities

### Requires ability

- [Social Perceptiveness](/Ability/Social_Perceptiveness) — requires ability · Ability
- [Emotional regulation](/Ability/Emotional_regulation) — requires ability · Ability
- [Oral expression](/Ability/Oral_expression) — requires ability · Ability
- [Problem sensitivity](/Ability/Problem_sensitivity) — requires ability · Ability
- [Oral Comprehension](/Ability/Oral_Comprehension) — requires ability · Ability

### Uses software

- [Telehealth platform](/Software/Telehealth_platform) — uses software · Software
- [Assessment and screening tools](/Software/Assessment_and_screening_tools) — uses software · Software
- [Electronic health record system](/Software/Electronic_health_record_system) — uses software · Software
- [Scheduling and billing software](/Software/Scheduling_and_billing_software) — uses software · Software
- [Practice Management Software](/Software/Practice_Management_Software) — uses software · Software

### Type of

- [Mental Health Counselors](/Occupations/Mental_Health_Counselors) — type of · Occupations
- [Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors](/Occupations/Substance_Abuse,_Behavioral_Disorder,_and_Mental_Health_Counselors) — type of · Occupations

### Problems this exposes

- [progress notes written after hours to satisfy payer medical-necessity language](/Problems/progress_notes_written_after_hours_to_satisfy_payer_medical-necessity_language) — exposes problem · Problems
- [insurance authorization renewals chased before sessions lapse coverage](/Problems/insurance_authorization_renewals_chased_before_sessions_lapse_coverage) — exposes problem · Problems
- [treatment-plan goal updates and outcome measures (PHQ-9) tracked manually per client](/Problems/treatment-plan_goal_updates_and_outcome_measures_(PHQ-9)_tracked_manually_per_client) — exposes problem · Problems
- [cross-state telehealth licensure compliance checked by hand per client location](/Problems/cross-state_telehealth_licensure_compliance_checked_by_hand_per_client_location) — exposes problem · Problems
- [no-show and cancellation patterns spotted late, eroding caseload revenue](/Problems/no-show_and_cancellation_patterns_spotted_late,_eroding_caseload_revenue) — exposes problem · Problems
- [duty-to-warn and mandated-reporting risk decisions made solo without consult](/Problems/duty-to-warn_and_mandated-reporting_risk_decisions_made_solo_without_consult) — exposes problem · Problems
- [outcome-measure (PHQ-9/GAD-7) scoring and trending tracked by hand](/Problems/outcome-measure_(PHQ-9%2FGAD-7)_scoring_and_trending_tracked_by_hand) — exposes problem · Problems
- [session progress notes and treatment plans written after-hours per client](/Problems/session_progress_notes_and_treatment_plans_written_after-hours_per_client) — exposes problem · Problems
- [insurance prior-auth and medical-necessity justification per re-authorization](/Problems/insurance_prior-auth_and_medical-necessity_justification_per_re-authorization) — exposes problem · Problems
- [no-show and cancellation gaps disrupt continuity and billing](/Problems/no-show_and_cancellation_gaps_disrupt_continuity_and_billing) — exposes problem · Problems