Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Human Services
Median Yearly Income
$97,669
Most Common Education Level
Doctoral degree or more
Projected Job Growth
+12.85%
What do Clinical and Counseling Psychologists do?
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.
Career Interests Areas
- Social
- Investigative
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Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.