Which activities appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What do you need for psychosocial counseling jobs?

Advertisements for psychosocial counseling jobs contain all the requirements that a company places on new employees for the vacancy. People looking for a job will find all the important information about the vacancy in the job advertisements, such as

the tasks
the requirements (previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics)
the company and further information

This information on psychosocial counseling jobs varies from company to company. We have selected, viewed and compiled the information from relevant job advertisements from various job portals for you*:

Different job descriptions:

Counselor in the psychosocial field
Psychosocial counselor
Social counselor
Specialist advisor for psychosocial health
Life counselor
Social pedagogue (with specialization in counseling)
Family counselor
Systemic Consultant
Coach for personal development
Educational counselor
Addiction counselor (with specialization in addiction problems)
Social insurance advisor
Social insurance specialist
Case manager in social and healthcare services
Social Affairs Officer

Distribution of individual tasks in psychosocial counseling jobs:

Counseling and support: Counselors in the psychosocial field offer individual, couple, family or group counseling. They support clients in overcoming personal and social problems, such as life crises, addiction problems or family conflicts	approx. 40% of the time
Prevention and health promotion: you develop and implement preventive measures and programs to promote mental health and prevent illnesses	approx. 10% of the time
Case management: you carry out professional case management, including the creation of intervention plans and coordination with other specialists and institutions	approx. 15% of the time
Networking: Cooperation with other specialist agencies, authorities and institutions is an essential part of their work. They build and maintain a network of contacts and resources in order to offer their clients the best possible support	approx. 10% of the time
Crisis intervention: Counselors are often the first point of contact in crisis situations and must be able to act quickly and effectively to ensure the safety and well-being of their clients	approx. 5% of the time
Education and training: you inform and train clients, relatives and sometimes also specialist staff in specific areas of the psychosocial field	approx. 5% of the time
Evaluation and quality assurance: They evaluate the effectiveness of their advisory approaches and interventions and work continuously on the quality assurance of their services	approx. 5% of the time
Research and development: Some psychosocial counselors are also involved in research and development to expand their expertise and contribute to the knowledge base in their field	approx. 5% of the time
Continuing professional development: As part of their professional practice, they regularly participate in continuing education and training to keep their skills and knowledge up to date	approx. 5% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for psychosocial counseling jobs

Professional requirements	Completed basic education Further training as a counselor in the psychosocial field with a federal diploma Practical experience in the social sector
Specialist knowledge for psychosocial counseling jobs	Expertise in psychosocial counseling Knowledge of crisis intervention Knowledge in resilience and stress management Good written and spoken German Clean criminal record
Personal characteristics	Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and patience Ability to work with people in difficult life situations Organizational skills Strong communication skills Ability for self-reflection and self-confidence
Other Psychosocial Counseling Jobs	Interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively and empathically with clients and build relationships Listening skills: The skill of active listening is crucial to understanding clients' needs and problems Analytical skills: The ability to analyze and understand complex problems is necessary to develop effective consulting plans Conflict resolution: Conflict management and mediation skills can be essential to help clients resolve interpersonal issues. Ethical awareness: A deep understanding of ethical principles and how to deal with confidentiality and data protection

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*All information listed is from an ad hoc study to provide a unique insight into the psychosocial counseling job market.

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