Clinical Psychologists
Also called: Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Child Psychologist
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:
- 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.
- Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
- Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy.
Math and Science
Health
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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