Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists diagnose and treat psychological disorders; learning disabilities; and cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems using individual, child, family, and group therapies. Clients served depend upon the psychologists training and work setting.
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- Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists
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What do they typically do
- Collect information about individuals using interviews, case histories, observations, and other assessment methods
- Counsel clients to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and make realistic action plans
- Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, and needs
- Use a variety of treatment methods such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy
- Select, administer, and score psychological tests
- Interpret test results and prepare psychological reports
- Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary
- Identify and research behavioral or emotional patterns
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth
+1.3%
Job Opening
322
Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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