ONET Occupations » 21-1013.00

Marriage and Family Therapists

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

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Parachute skills

  1. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (4.75)
  2. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.75)
  3. Listen - People (4.75)
  4. Heal, cure - People (4.75)
  5. Raise people's self-esteem - People (4.75)
  6. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.68)
  7. Interview, draw out - People (4.33)
  8. Plan - Data (4.29)
  9. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (4.28)
  10. Use my intuition - Data (4.25)
  11. Imagine - Data (4.21)
  12. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (4.21)
  13. Follow through, get things done - People (4.16)
  14. Speak - People (4.12)
  15. Communicate well, in person - People (4.12)
  16. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.00)
  17. Solve problems - Data (4.00)
  18. Use my brain - Data (4.00)
  19. Research - Data (3.89)
  20. Persuade, sell, recruit - People (3.88)
  21. Advise - People (3.86)
  22. Help people link up or connect - People (3.86)
  23. Pay attention to details - Data (3.68)
  24. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.62)
  25. Instruct - People (3.62)
  26. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.51)
  27. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  28. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.75)
  2. Social Perceptiveness (4.25)
  3. Speaking (4.12)
  4. Service Orientation (4.12)
  5. Judgment and Decision Making (4.12)
  6. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  7. Writing (4.00)
  8. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  9. Complex Problem Solving (4.00)
  10. Monitoring (3.88)
  11. Persuasion (3.88)
  12. Active Learning (3.75)
  13. Negotiation (3.75)
  14. Instructing (3.62)
  15. Coordination (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.38)
  2. Oral Expression (4.12)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.12)
  4. Speech Clarity (4.12)
  5. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  6. Written Expression (4.00)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  8. Inductive Reasoning (4.00)
  9. Speech Recognition (4.00)
  10. Fluency of Ideas (3.62)
  11. Originality (3.62)
  12. Information Ordering (3.50)
  13. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Concern for Others (4.68)
  2. Integrity (4.47)
  3. Stress Tolerance (4.34)
  4. Cooperation (4.32)
  5. Dependability (4.20)
  6. Self Control (4.17)
  7. Persistence (4.16)
  8. Initiative (4.01)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.01)
  10. Independence (3.95)
  11. Social Orientation (3.81)
  12. Attention to Detail (3.68)
  13. Analytical Thinking (3.52)
  14. Achievement/Effort (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.84)
  2. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.75)
  3. Documenting/Recording Information (4.59)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.43)
  5. Getting Information (4.33)
  6. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.29)
  7. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (4.28)
  8. Thinking Creatively (4.21)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.19)
  10. Coaching and Developing Others (4.11)
  11. Developing Objectives and Strategies (4.10)
  12. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.93)
  13. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.89)
  14. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.86)
  15. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.72)
  16. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.72)
  17. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.69)
  18. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.53)
  19. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.51)
  1. Counsel Individuals With Personal Problems (4.75)
  2. Empathize With Others During Counseling Or Related Services (4.75)
  3. Record Client's Personal Data (4.59)
  4. Obtain Information From Individuals (4.33)
  5. Plan Therapy Treatment Program (4.29)
  6. Develop Treatment Plans (4.10)
  7. Interpret Psychological Test Results (3.93)
  8. Follow Confidentiality Procedures (3.89)
  9. Use Counseling Techniques (3.89)
  10. Use Current Social Research (3.89)
  11. Use Conflict Resolution Techniques (3.89)
  12. Use Grief Counseling Techniques (3.89)
  13. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.89)
  14. Use Behavior Modification Techniques (3.89)
  15. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.89)
  16. Follow Patient Observation Procedures (3.89)
  17. Advise Clients In Emergency Situations (3.86)
  18. Refer Clients To Community Services Or Resources (3.86)
  19. Monitor Client Progress (3.72)
  20. Recognize Physical Or Emotional Abuse (3.72)
  21. Assist Clients In Understanding Personal Or Interactive Problems (3.69)
  22. Assess Therapy Needs Of Patients (3.51)