Psychologist
Anna Jureczko p10
|Child Psychologist|Social Worker|School Psychologist|
Career Details
- Duties/Responsibilities
-The most common job for a child psychologist is as a counselor.
-Clinical setting, diagnosing and treating patients.
-Who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts.
-Some child psychologists act as social workers and work with children and families that need immediate assistance.
-Child psychologists often work in schools to help children struggling with family or educational issues.
- Average Hours/Working Schedule
-40 hours a week is standard, but most professionals put in more time to complete paperwork.
- Working location(s)
-Hospital
-School
-Independently
-FBI
-Social Workers Office
- Salary/Wage Potential
-Make an average of between $30,000 and $100,000 per year.
Education Needed
-In addition to their studies, students are generally required to complete a 1-year internship.
Job Outlook/Growth
Skills Required
Numeracy
Literacy
Computer literacy
Information-finding skills
Research skills
Interpersonal awareness
Problem-solving skills
Critical evaluation
Perspectives
Higher-order analysis
Conclusion
Advancement Opportunities or Related Jobs
|Social Worker|
|School Psychologist|
|Family Psychologist|
|Relationship Psychologist|
|FBI Psychologist|
My Resources
My Resources
Occupational Information Network (O*NET)
Occupational Outlook Quarterly
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
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Mapping Your Future
Monster Jobs
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Skills of a Psychology Major