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Appendix T-A

JOB TITLES IN PUBLIC HEALTH

(From: The Public Health Workforce: An Agenda For The 21st Century)

Definitions are provided for each new occupational category recommended for the field of Public Health.

Epidemiologist

Investigates and describes the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes and develops the means for their prevention and control.

Health Educator (e.g., Public Health Educator, Community Health Educator, School Health Educator) Designs, organizes, implements, communicates, provides advice on and evaluates the effect of educational programs and strategies designed to support the modification of risky health-related behaviors of individuals, families, organizations, and communities.

Public Health Policy Analyst

Analyzes needs and plans for the development of health programs, facilities, and resources; analyzes and evaluates the implications of alternative policies relating to health care.

Health Service Manager/Health Service Administrator

Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and coordinates health services, education, or policy in establishments such as hospitals, clinics, public health agencies, managed care organizations, industrial and other types of businesses, or related entities.

Public Health and Community Social Worker (e.g., Community Organizer, Outreach and Education Social Worker, Public Health Social Worker)

Identifies, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates programs designed to address the social and interpersonal needs of populations to improve the health of a community and promote the health of individuals and families.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker (e.g.,

Alcoholism Worker, Clinical Social Worker, Community Health Worker, Crisis Team Worker, Drug Abuse Worker, Marriage and Family Social Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker, Psychotherapist Social Worker)

Provides services for persons having mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. May provide such services as individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and social rehabilitation. Also may arrange for supportive services to ease patients' return to the community.

Psychologist, Mental Health Provider (e.g., Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, Marriage Counselor Psychologist, Psychotherapist)

Diagnose and treat mental disorders by using individual, child, family, and group therapies. May design and implement behavior modification programs. (Requires doctoral degree)

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, including Addiction Counselor (e.g., Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified Alcohol Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Abuse and Drug Addiction Counselor, Drug Abuse Counselor (Associates degree or higher), Drug Counselor (Associates degree or higher), Alcohol Abuse Counselor (Associates degree or higher)

Assesses and treats persons with alcohol or drug dependency problems. May counsel individuals, families, or groups. May engage in alcohol and drug prevention programs.

Mental Health Counselor (e.g.,Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Mental Health Counselor)

Emphasizes prevention and works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicidal tendencies; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging or with mental and emotional health. Excludes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and substance abuse counselors.

Disease Intervention Specialist

Interviews patients, at risk individuals, and those infected with STDs including HIV. Ensures appropriate examination, treatment, and follow-up to persons exposed to or infected with an STD.

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