Welcome patients as they contact the hospital/ clinic personally or by telephone
Brief the patients about the services available payment categories and billing procedures.
Schedule appointments.
Assessing patients through detailed conversations interviews and observations to determine the appropriate testing or examination.
Diagnosing the patient s mental and emotional disorders.
Creating effective treatment plans that include counseling medication or other services.
Working with your patient and developing goals.
Discussing the treatment plan with your patient on a regular basis to identify faults or room for improvement.
Educating patients about appropriate coping mechanisms to help them through tough situations.
Recording the patient s progress and changing their treatment plan when needed.
Counselor Requirements:
Bachelor s degree in psychology social work or counseling Optometry
A minimum of 3 years of experience as a professional counselor.
Superb verbal and written communication skills.
Aptitude to empathize with clients and help them open up.
Good time management skills.
Proven experience in developing effective treatment plans.
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