Clinical Psychologists

Assess people's mental and emotional health via observation, interviews, and psychological testing, then design and implement treatment plans.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.
Leadership
LOW
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
LOW
Competition for this position
MED
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
LOW
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Exposure to job hazards
Physical demands
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Critical decision making
Competition for this position

Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others Know More
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Know More
Documenting/Recording Information Know More
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Know More
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others Know More
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others Know More
Thinking Creatively Know More
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Know More

Areas of Study

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English Language Know More
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Degrees

Key Abilities

  1. Deductive Reasoning Know More
  2. Inductive Reasoning Know More
  3. Oral Comprehension Know More
  4. Oral Expression Know More
  5. Problem Sensitivity Know More
  6. Speech Clarity Know More
  7. Written Comprehension Know More
  8. Written Expression Know More

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening Know More
Complex Problem Solving Know More
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