Clinical Psychologists
Also called: Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Child Psychologist
In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, or Navy.
What they do:
Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.
On the job, you would:
- Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
- Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
- 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.
Health
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Business
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
Social
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
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People interested in this work like activities that include
ideas, thinking, and figuring things out. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Medical software
Analytical or scientific software
Spreadsheet software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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