Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
What They 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.
Also Called: Case ManagerClinical PsychologistCounseling PsychologistCounselorLicensed Clinical PsychologistLicensed PsychologistLPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)PsychologistPsychotherapistTherapist
Resource Details
Detailed Work Activities
- Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
- Record research or operational data.
- Diagnose neural or psychological disorders.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement.
- Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.
- Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs.
- Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.
- Direct medical science or healthcare programs.