Provide health psychological treatment advice

Provide treatment advice to persons and groups of persons of all ages in relation to the various aspects of mental health related risk behaviours such as diet, exercise, substance abuse, stress management.

advise on health psychological issues
carry out health psychological counselling
give health psychological treatment advice
conduct health psychological counselling
provide health psychological therapy advice
advise on health psychological treatment

skill/competence

sector-specific

Provide health psychological treatment advice is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Health psychologist: Health psychologists deal with the various aspects of health related behaviour of individuals and groups, by helping individuals or groups prevent illness and promote healthy behaviours by also providing counseling services. They perform tasks for the development of health promotion activities and projects on the basis of psychological science, research findings, theories, methods and techniques. They also engage in research about health related issues to influence public policy on health care issues.

Provide health psychological treatment advice is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Assistant clinical psychologist: Assistant clinical psychologists aid psychologists in their work. They work in healthcare facilities or private practices where they assist psychologists with their treatment of patients. Assistant clinical psychologists are healthcare professionals that can assess patients with psychological tests and aid with therapy, as well as performing administrative functions.

References

1. Provide health psychological treatment advice – ESCO