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Counsellor

272199 · Sedentary
Career data Verified

Addictions counsellors support and advise people with alcohol, tobacco, drug or other problems like gambling and eating disorders.

Most common salary $87k – $107k
Upper salary up to $116k
Training 0-4 years
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Description

Works with individuals or groups to assist them with personal problems through the provision of information, advice and therapy.

Typical work tasks

  • Conducts counselling interviews with individuals, couples and family groups; assists people in the understanding and adjustment of attitudes, expectations and behaviour to develop more effective interpersonal and marital relationships; presents alternative approaches and discusses potential for attitude and behavioural change; consults with clients to develop rehabilitation plans taking account of vocational and social needs; contributes information, understanding and advice on the learning and behaviour of students, especially those with special needs, and assists parents and teachers in dealing with these needs; may work in a call centre.

Typical work environment

  • Works indoors in clinics, hospitals and public and private practices within offices and consulting room environments.
  • Works in adequately heated, lit, ventilated and clean, well maintained and private workspaces.

Typical physical and mental demands

  • Sedentary physical demand.
  • Sits to meet with clients or at computers when preparing or writing reports.
  • Occasionally stands, walks and moves around the workspace.
  • Lifting, carrying or pulling is not a significant requirement.
  • Occasional repetitive hand and finger movements are required when using a computer for report writing and when hand writing. Repetitive movements however, are not a significant component of the job.
  • There is frequent use of hand-held objects and equipment including computers, writing tools, reference materials, tape recorders, video cameras and office machines such as telephones, printers, scanners and faxes.
  • Occasional driving of cars may be required to attend client appointments.
  • Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive and counselling skills, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, administration, assessment, research, information gathering, analysis and evaluation, report writing, organisational, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
Entry signal Reviewed

Requires a substantial formal qualification.

Entry barrier Formal qualification
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready No

How this was determined (model-generated): Generic counsellor: tertiary qual or 5yr experience; no statutory registration gate in NZ.

Entry Requirements

  • A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.

Further Comments

  • There are opportunities for flexibility of movement.