What would you do as a Clinical psychologist?
Clinical psychologists
- usually work regular business hours but may work overtime
- usually work in health centres, clinics, private practices and hospitals and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be responsible, communicate well and identify and solve probelms
Tasks
- assess problems and strengths through interviews
- carry out mental performance tests
- develop treatment plans for clients
- provide behavioural therapy
- help clients understand themselves
- observe behaviour and emotional responses
- support self-development and problem solving
- advise on managing stress and emotions
- monitor progress and adjust treatments
- keep records of assessments and therapies
How can you become a Clinical psychologist?
You need more than one qualification to become a clinical psychologist.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in psychology
- a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology
- a Master of Clinical Psychology OR a Doctor of Clinical Psychology
- 1,500 hours of approved supervised practice
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
If you're in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
