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Summary Description


	Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Behavior Analyst

2.	Behavior Specialist

3.	Behavior Therapist

4.	Behavioral Analyst

5.	Behavioral Psychologist

6.	Behavioral Specialist

7.	Behavioral Therapist

8.	Chief Psychologist

9.	Chief Psychologist/Director of Counseling and Self-Development

10.	Chief, Psychology

11.	Child and Adolescent Therapist

12.	Child Psychologist

13.	Clinical Director

14.	Clinical Psychologist

15.	Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice

16.	Clinical Psychologist-Licensed

17.	Clinical Therapist

18.	Criminal Profiler

19.	Criminal Psychologist

20.	Developmental Psychologist

21.	Eating Disorder Specialist

22.	Experimental Psychologist

23.	Forensic Psychologist

24.	Licensed Clinical Psychologist

25.	Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Private Practice

26.	Licensed Psychologist

27.	Licensed Psychologist Director

28.	Licensed Psychologist Manager

29.	Mental Health Unit Lead Psychologist

30.	Out-Patient Therapist

31.	Pediatric Psychologist

32.	Psychologist

33.	Psychologist, Private Practice

34.	Sex Offender Treatment Professional

35.	Staff Psychologist

36.	Staff Psychologist PTSD Clinical Team Coordinator

37.	Team Psychologist

38.	Treatment Coordinator

Job Tasks

	Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement.

	Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials. Diagnose neural or psychological disorders.

	Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy. Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement.

	Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment. Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement.

	Discuss the treatment of problems with clients. Confer with clients to exchange information.

	Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork. Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.

	Consult with or provide consultation to other doctors, therapists, or clinicians regarding patient care. Advise others on healthcare matters.

	Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records. Collect archival data. Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.

	Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.

	Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities. Administer standardized physical or psychological tests.

	Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy. Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs. Direct medical science or healthcare programs.

	Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary. Advise others on healthcare matters.

	Maintain current knowledge of relevant research. Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.

	Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to treatment. Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.

	Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff. Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.

	Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment. Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.

	Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment. Supervise trainees.

	Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students. Develop educational programs.

	Provide occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans. Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement.

	Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms and community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases. Advise others on healthcare matters.

	Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results. Plan social sciences research. Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. Direct medical science or healthcare programs.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Psychologists
	Psychologists study cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and their environments.

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Working Conditions


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	Psychologists
	Some psychologists work independently, conducting research, consulting with clients, or working with patients. Others work as part of a healthcare team, collaborating with physicians and social workers or in school settings, working with students, teachers, parents, and other educators. Those in private practice often work evenings and weekends to accommodate clients.

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