Clinical and Counseling Psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. They help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory.
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- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
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What do they typically do
- Test for patterns that will help them better understand and predict behavior
- Conduct scientific studies of behavior and brain function
- Research and identify behavioral or emotional patterns
- Write articles, research papers, and reports to share findings and educate others
- Identify psychological, emotional, behavioral, or organizational issues and diagnose disorders
- Discuss the treatment of problems with clients
- Observe, interview, and survey individuals
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +1.1%
Job Openings 186
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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