Process by which the counselor and the client identify and rank problems needing resolution; establish agreed upon immediate and long-term goals; and decide upon a treatment process and the resources to be utilized

Explain assessment results to client in an understandable manner.

Identify and rank problems based on individual client needs in the written treatment plan

Formulate agreed upon immediate and long-term goals using behavioral terms in the written treatment plan.

Identify the treatment methods and resources to be utilized as appropriate for the individual client.

(Individual, Group, and Significant Other): The utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families, or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and its ramification; examination of attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative solutions; and decision-making

Select the counseling theory(ies) that apply(ies)

Apply techniques to assist the client, group, and/or family in exploring problems and ramifications

Apply techniques to assist the client, group, and/or family in examining the client's behavior, attitudes, and/or feelings if appropriate in the treatment setting

Individualize counseling in accordance with cultural, gender, and lifestyle differences

Interact with the client in a appropriate therapeutic manner