[Core] [72% incumbents] Encourage individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for confronting their problems in a constructive manner.
  DWAs: Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Ask questions that will help clients identify their feelings and behaviors.
  DWAs: Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior, and other personal issues.
  DWAs: Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Maintain case files that include activities, progress notes, evaluations, and recommendations.
  DWAs: Maintain client records.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Counsel clients on concerns, such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation, child rearing, home management, or financial difficulties.
  DWAs: Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Collect information about clients, using techniques such as testing, interviewing, discussion, or observation.
  DWAs: Collect information about clients. | Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Confer with clients to develop plans for posttreatment activities.
  DWAs: Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress.

[Core] [72% incumbents] Confer with other counselors, doctors, and professionals to analyze individual cases and to coordinate counseling services.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Supervise other counselors, social service staff, and assistants.
  DWAs: Supervise workers providing client or patient services.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Gather information from doctors, schools, social workers, juvenile counselors, law enforcement personnel, and others to make recommendations to courts for resolution of child custody or visitation disputes.
  DWAs: Collect information about clients. | Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.

[Supplemental] [72% incumbents] Write evaluations of parents and children for use by courts deciding divorce and custody cases, testifying in court if necessary.
  DWAs: Write reports or evaluations.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Determine whether clients should be counseled or referred to other specialists in such fields as medicine, psychiatry, or legal aid.
  DWAs: Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility. | Refer clients to community or social service programs.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Provide instructions to clients on how to obtain help with legal, financial, and other personal issues.
  DWAs: Help clients get needed services or resources.

[Core] [71% incumbents] Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counseling services, issues, and methods.
  DWAs: Present social services program information to the public. | Lead classes or community events. | Advise others on social or educational issues.

[Supplemental] [71% incumbents] Follow up on results of counseling programs and clients' adjustments to determine effectiveness of programs.
  DWAs: Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress. | Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.

[EMERGING:New] Diagnose mental and emotional disorders in clients.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.88 lvl:5.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.25 lvl:4.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:5.00 lvl:6.81) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Psychology (imp:4.93 lvl:6.37) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.00 lvl:5.76) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.88 lvl:4.26) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  English Language (imp:3.64 lvl:3.94) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:3.40 lvl:4.04) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Law and Government (imp:3.28 lvl:3.21) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:3.16 lvl:4.04) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Education and Training (imp:2.94 lvl:3.58) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.88 lvl:3.03) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.61 lvl:1.96) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.42 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Communications and Media (imp:2.40 lvl:2.17) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Telecommunications (imp:2.37 lvl:1.12) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Administration and Management (imp:2.17 lvl:1.98) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.92 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Mathematics (imp:1.85 lvl:1.41) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Transportation (imp:1.83 lvl:1.16) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.73 lvl:1.33) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Geography (imp:1.66 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Biology (imp:1.62 lvl:1.19) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Fine Arts (imp:1.56 lvl:0.89) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.89) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.45 lvl:0.76) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Foreign Language (imp:1.41 lvl:0.71) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Mechanical (imp:1.23) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Production and Processing (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Chemistry (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Physics (imp:1.11) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Design (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Food Production (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.01) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Building and Construction (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:4.50) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.25 lvl:4.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Recognition (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.62 lvl:4.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Information Ordering (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:1.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Reaction Time (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Stamina (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Depth Perception (imp:1.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.76 lvl:4.76) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.75 lvl:4.42) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.71 lvl:5.56) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Getting Information (imp:4.54 lvl:5.07) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.28 lvl:5.11) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.19 lvl:4.86) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.17 lvl:4.82) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.09 lvl:4.77) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.07 lvl:4.81) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Working with Computers (imp:4.05 lvl:2.88) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.03 lvl:4.91) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.89 lvl:4.30) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.81 lvl:3.23) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.71 lvl:4.35) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.61 lvl:3.82) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.60 lvl:4.52) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.59 lvl:3.82) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.57 lvl:3.38) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.53 lvl:4.26) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.19 lvl:2.55) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.18 lvl:3.11) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.11 lvl:2.92) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.93 lvl:3.03) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:2.84 lvl:3.76) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Processing Information (imp:2.84 lvl:3.12) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.80 lvl:2.89) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.59 lvl:2.60) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.35 lvl:2.02) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.16 lvl:1.20) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.95 lvl:2.11) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.72 lvl:1.50) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.48) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.30) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.28) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.26) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.26) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.25) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.23) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.10) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.10) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:5.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:4.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Sincerity (imp:2.89) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cooperation (imp:2.73) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.72) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.53) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Self-Control (imp:2.46) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Social Orientation (imp:2.40) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.13) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:2.05) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Adaptability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.97) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Perseverance (imp:1.90) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Optimism (imp:1.82) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.72) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:1.70) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.57) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.47) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.45) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Innovation (imp:1.36) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.32) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Initiative (imp:1.29) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.54) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.38 lvl:5.75) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Persuasion (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Coordination (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operation and Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 66,740
  annual_median    : $66,940
  annual_pct10     : $44,650
  annual_pct25     : $50,070
  annual_pct75     : $93,840
  annual_pct90     : $123,730
  annual_mean      : $76,960
  hourly_median    : $32.18

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Hawaii ($141,960)
  lowest_state     : Wisconsin ($37,870)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.749x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (45 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   59,940  median: $  66,450
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    4,830  median: $  92,150
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,300  median: $  67,380
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      350  median: $  72,240
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      210  median: $  78,120
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      110  median: $  83,250

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   59,940  median: $  66,450
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    4,830  median: $  92,150
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,300  median: $  67,380
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      350  median: $  72,240
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      210  median: $  78,120
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      110  median: $  83,250

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The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is a professional association in the field of marriage and family therapy representing more than 50,000 marriage and family therapists throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad. AAMFT represents the interests of MFTs through education, advocacy, clinical standards, and ethical practice. The association plays a central role in the development, recognition, and growth of the marriage and family therapy profession.


== History ==
Founded in 1942 as the American Association of Marriage Counselors, the AAMFT has been involved with the problems, needs and changing patterns of couples and family relationships. A central premise of AAMFT is that marriage and family therapists should treat relationships within families rather than the symptoms of individuals based on a view that individuals are part of relationship systems.


== Mission Vision ==
Mission:
To advance the profession of marriage and family therapy and promote the well-being of families and individuals through education, advocacy, and ethical practice.
Vision:
A world where healthy relationships are valued and supported as essential to individual and community well-being.


== Goals ==
The association focuses on increasing understanding, research and education in the field of marriage and family therapy.
The AAMFT aims to:

Facilitate research, theory development and education,
Establish and implement standards for programs that serve as the basis for accreditation,
Establish implement standards for clinical supervision, professional ethics and the clinical practice of marriage and family therapy.
Serve as a recognized accreditor in North America for the accreditation of MFT academic programs in the United States and Canada.
Promote high-quality clinical practice.
Advocate for the MFT profession at state and federal levels.


== Continuing Education ==
The AAMFT conducts an annual national conference in the United States each fall as well as a week-long series of continuing education institutes in the summer and winter.


== Accreditation of Academic Programs ==
AAMFT's "is the nationally recognized accrediting agency that accredits Master's degree, doctoral degree, and post-graduate degree clinical training programs in marriage and family therapy throughout the United States and Canada."


== Licensing of Marriage and Family Therapists ==
Within the United States, marriage and family therapy is regulated by individual states.


== Membership ==
AAMFT offers several membership categories:

Student Members: For individuals enrolled in MFT training programs.
Associate Members: For recent graduates pursuing licensure.
Clinical Fellows: Fully licensed MFTs.
Retired Members and Allied Professionals: For those with aligned interests.
Benefits of Membership Include:

Access to continuing education and conferences
Networking opportunities
Subscriptions to professional publications
Professional advocacy and resources
Discounts on liability insurance and clinical tools


== Code of Ethics ==
The AAMFT Code of Ethics is a cornerstone of the profession. It outlines principles of integrity, competence, informed consent, confidentiality, dual relationships, and cultural responsiveness. All members are required to adhere to these standards, which are reviewed and updated regularly.


== Marriage and Family Therapy Journals ==
Contemporary Family Therapy
Family Process
Family Relations
Journal of Child and Family Studies, ISSN 1062-1024 (Print) ISSN 1573-2843 (Online), Springer
Journal of Family Psychology
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy


== References ==


== External links ==
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
TherapistLocator.net – a website of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy with a listing of over 15,000 marriage and family therapists

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  Extract: Family therapy is a branch of psychotherapy focused on families and couples in intimate relationships to nurture change and development. It tends to view change in terms of the systems of interaction between family members.

  Title: Robin Norwood (similarity: 0.1395)
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  Extract: Robin Norwood is the author of the international best-selling book, Women Who Love Too Much as well as Letters from Women Who Love Too Much, Daily Meditations for Women Who Love Too Much and Why Me? Why This? Why Now?. She was a licensed family and marriage therapist.

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  Extract: Structural family therapy (SFT) is a method of psychotherapy developed by Salvador Minuchin which addresses problems in functioning within a family. Structural family therapists strive to enter, or "join", the family system in therapy in order to understand the invisible rules which govern its funct

  Title: Renee Olstead (similarity: 0.2791)
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  Extract: Rebecca Renee Olstead is an American actress, singer, and marriage and family therapist. Active since childhood as an actress, she is best known for her roles on the CBS sitcom Still Standing and on the ABC Family drama The Secret Life of the American Teenager as Madison Cooperstein. In addition, sh

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  Extract: Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is a healthcare profession, as well as the care provided by physical therapists. It focuses on promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through patient education, physical interventions, disease prevention, and health promotion. The term physica

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Marriage and Family Therapists diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of relationship and family systems, applying specialized psychotherapeutic techniques to help couples and families resolve conflicts and improve communication. These licensed mental health professionals work primarily in healthcare settings to deliver evidence-based interventions for relationship problems, family dynamics, and behavioral issues. They serve as specialized counselors who focus specifically on the interconnected nature of family relationships and their impact on individual mental health.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves conducting individual, couple, and family therapy sessions where therapists ask probing questions to help clients identify problematic feelings and behaviors. They spend significant time documenting session notes, maintaining detailed case files with progress evaluations and treatment recommendations. Between sessions, they develop individualized treatment plans addressing destructive relationship patterns and family communication issues. Much of their work involves teaching families coping strategies and life skills to confront ongoing problems. They regularly collaborate with other healthcare professionals, social workers, and educational staff to coordinate comprehensive care plans.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this field demonstrate exceptional emotional intelligence with highly developed social perceptiveness and active listening abilities. They possess strong analytical thinking skills to identify complex relationship patterns and underlying psychological dynamics within family systems. Successful therapists maintain extraordinary dependability and integrity while managing emotionally charged situations with self-control and professional boundaries. They thrive on helping others and find deep satisfaction in facilitating positive changes in family relationships. The role demands individuals comfortable with extensive interpersonal interaction who can remain emotionally stable while addressing sensitive family conflicts and mental health crises.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry requires a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, psychology, or related field, with 79% of practitioners holding master's degrees according to O*NET data. Most states require supervised clinical experience ranging from 1,000 to 4,000 hours before licensure eligibility. Candidates must pass state licensing examinations and complete ongoing continuing education requirements. Some positions prefer or require additional certifications from professional organizations like the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career progression typically leads to private practice ownership, clinical supervision roles, or specialized treatment program leadership positions. Advanced practitioners often become clinical directors in mental health agencies or develop expertise in specific therapeutic modalities like trauma-focused or substance abuse family therapy. Some transition into teaching roles at graduate programs or consulting positions with healthcare organizations. The extensive preparation required (Job Zone 5) positions therapists for leadership roles in behavioral health administration or policy development within healthcare systems.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, the field employs 66,740 professionals with a median annual wage of $66,940, ranging from $44,650 to $123,730. Geographic wage variation is substantial, with Hawaii offering the highest compensation at $141,960 compared to Wisconsin's $37,870, creating a 3.75x wage ratio. The vast majority (59,940) work in Health Care and Social Assistance sectors, with smaller concentrations in government agencies and educational services. Regional demand varies significantly based on population density and mental health service availability, with urban areas typically offering more opportunities. The growing recognition of family systems' impact on mental health suggests steady demand growth, particularly as healthcare systems emphasize integrated behavioral health services.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role demonstrates high resistance to automation due to its fundamental reliance on complex human emotional intelligence, empathy, and nuanced interpersonal communication skills. The core work activities of establishing therapeutic relationships, resolving family conflicts, and providing emotional support require distinctly human capabilities that current AI cannot replicate. While administrative tasks like scheduling and basic record-keeping may become more automated, the essential therapeutic functions remain firmly within human domain expertise.

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  [task_similarity] Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (21-1023.00) — confidence:high
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    data: Diagnostic responsibilities
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    data: Counseling competencies
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