Clinical Psychologist
By: Cassidy Cichon
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Career Details
Duties/Responsibilities
They aid patients in personal development, may help them in developing awareness of their problems and in achieving goals. Before treating a patient they meet with them and their spouses or families to discuss their problems. They also gather background information on the patient through personal interviews and health records.Based on thier findings, they will develop a course of treatment.
Working Schedule/ Working locations
-Clinical psychologists work in a variety of settings, most often private practice or public mental health. -So the hours vary, depending on how often they need to see a client, how much time the client needs, and how many clients they have for that specific day.
Salary/Wage Potential
The salary starts from $59,000 to $78,000 annually.
Education Requirements
Skills Required
-Ethical and professional Values
-Intervention
-Psychological Assessment
-Integration of Theory and Research
Job Outlook/Growth
Advancement Opportunities or Related Jobs
Academic psychologists may advance in pay and position as they publish research articles. Some may become department heads. They may do consulting work or have a private practice in addition to teaching and doing research.Psychologists who work for the federal government may become department heads. Some psychologists start their own clinics or counseling firms. Industrial psychologists may start their own company after many years of experience.