Counseling and Mental Health
Consumer Services
Overview & Career Plan
Personal Care
Family and Community
100

In some instances, cases these professionals handle can have an impact on their_____outside of the office.

life

100

There is a pressure to stay current with ________ and financial trends.

markets

100

Many of the careers available in this cluster require ___________for a particular service.

specialization

100

Personal trainers must be licensed and receive an education equivalent to an ________ degree.

associate 

100

Other careers, such as some types of therapists and counselors, require __________ school and the achievement of a master’s or doctoral level degree.

graduate

200

These services may be provided in hospitals, clinics, ________ or private facilities.

school

200

Communication is ________ when explaining situations which can be difficult to understand for the clients.

vital

200

Services having an _________ presence will have more business.

online

200

 It is exciting for professionals in this pathway to provide individuals with services which they would not have the ______ or _______ to perform themselves.

skills; time

200

Professionals in the Family and Community Services Pathway help the _________, homebound and sick deal with daily situations.

homeless

300

Personal files and medical records are handled daily and must be kept ______ and _________based on federal and state laws.

private; confidential 

300

Individuals working in Consumer Services Pathway tend to work in offices with a _________ work week.

40-hour

300

In the 1950s and 60s, the United States government sanctioned ________ for human services.

departments

300

Client files and __________ are required for customer satisfaction.

histories

300

These professionals must be excellent listeners and be able to communicate _______ and __________ clearly.

advice; instructions

400

Employees in this field must possess a strong desire to help others, good __________ skills, a strong sense of_________ and the ability to work independently and as a team.

communication; responsibility 

400

Individuals pursuing a career in the Consumer Services Pathway are responsible for the ________ of individuals and companies of all sizes.

finances 

400

Professionals in the Human Services Career Cluster help those who need ________ and offer services which help to make ______ easier.

assistance; life

400

Professionals in this industry must be _______ to work _______ with others.

willing; closely

400

Files for each case and every client must be ________ and maintained to stay _________ so they can be used for future references.

organized; updated

500

Professionals in the Counseling and Mental Health Services Pathway are responsible for providing ________, ___________, professional and physical assistance to families and individuals.

mental, emotional

500

Everyone is a consumer and having professionals to help make decisions regarding _______, money and transactions is necessary.

purchases 

500

Additionally, the __________ of customers can cause a great deal of __________ for professionals in this career cluster

happiness; stress

500

Styles will always be __________ and people will ______ be looking for new ways to set themselves apart from the crowd.

changing; always

500

___________and spiritual leaders, support groups and ________impact families and communities on small and large scales.

Religious; advisors