The Life of a Psychologist
By.Alexis Lowary
Why Psychology?
Education and Training
Who can do this Job? Job skills? Experience?
People who decide to take on this profession often have to possess certain qualities. These people need to be good, and respectful listeners. Most of the time patients have a hard time expressing there emotions and thoughts to others. So if you aren't paying attention the wont feel comfortable talking with you.
Next, you need to be able to keep things confidential. You aren't allowed to "take your work home with you." Anything said between the therapist and the patient is confidential at all times according to the "American Psychological Associations Code of Ethics."
Finally, you need to be a genuinely caring person. You need to care and understand peoples emotions and thoughts no matter how stupid you think they are. So, if you get frustrated with others problems, this is not the job for you.
Typical Day
Benefits
Salary
Psychologists make about around $75,790 per year. Psychology is also one of the most high paying occupations