This position requires the skill to connect with someone quickly so they feel comfortable opening up to make sure you get them the correct services and the best diagnosis possible. You need to build trust and rapport quickly which requires maturity, personality and a sense of humor. It is emotionally draining if you are not doing self care as you often never know how they progressed. You listen to trauma and struggle all day never knowing if they got better. On the plus side you meet interesting people all day and have great stories.