• Interview patients and their families or caregivers to determine type and extent of behavioral issues • Design, develop and implement individually placed programs to help them in countering their behavioral problems • Assist children in acquiring their desired academic goals through counseling and support with self - help skills • Provide counseling to patients individually or in groups
depending on initial analysis • Communicate with family members to provide them with insight into patients» behavior problems and possible resolutions • Observe patients to determine changes in behavior over time and to provide them with
emotional support during distressing periods • Contact patients» physicians and other specialists with a view to discuss problems as part of coordinated
care programs • Assist in creating instructional materials for families and caregivers • Record patient information in an accurate and confidential manner in the facility database