Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
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.
54 alternate job titles:
Applied Behavior Science Specialist (ABSS)
Assessment Coordinator
Behavior Analyst
Behavior Specialist
Behavior Therapist
Behavioral Analyst
Behavioral Health Specialist
Behavioral Psychologist
Behavioral Specialist
Behavioral Therapist
Case Manager
Chemical Dependency Therapist
Child and Adolescent Therapist
Child Custody Evaluator
Clinical Counselor
Clinical Psychologist
Counseling Psychologist
Counseling Service Psychologist
Counseling Specialist
Counselor
Criminal Profiler
Criminal Psychologist
Developmental Psychologist
Eating Disorder Psychologist
Eating Disorder Specialist
Educational Psychologist
Elder Counselor
Experimental Psychologist
Family Psychologist
Geropsychologist
Group Counselor
Health Psychologist
Healthcare Science Specialist
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Psychologist
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Professional
Mental Health Unit Psychologist
Outpatient Therapist
Personal Counselor
Program Counselor
Psychoanalyst
Psychologist
Psychotherapist
School Psychometrist
Sexual Assault Counselor
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
Team Psychologist
Therapist
Treatment Coordinator
University Counseling Center Psychologist
University Counselor
Vocational Psychologist
Salary Information
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists: $95,830 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys. | General |
| Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement. | General |
| Diagnose neural or psychological disorders. | General |
| Advise others on healthcare matters. | General |
| Collect archival data. | General |
| Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs. | General |
| Administer standardized physical or psychological tests. | General |
| Direct medical science or healthcare programs. | General |
| Advise others on educational matters. | General |
| Write reports or evaluations. | General |
| Train staff members. | General |
| Record research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs. | Analysis |
| Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments. | Analysis |
| Plan social sciences research. | Analysis |
| Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health. | Analysis |
| Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. | Communication |
| Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs. | Development |
| Develop educational programs. | Development |
| Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Supervise trainees. | Management |
| Supervise workers providing client or patient services. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Teams | Project management software |
| Zoom | Video conferencing software |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Google Sheets | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| Google Meet | Video conferencing software |
| Addison Health Systems WritePad EHR | Medical software |
| Anasazi Software Client Data System | Medical software |
| Athena Software Penelope Case Management | Medical software |
| B Sharp Technologies B Care | Medical software |
| BRB Software HorizonMIS | Medical software |
| BlackHawk Canyon Publishers PracticianWorks | Medical software |
| Blueberry Harbor Software Clinical Record Keeper | Medical software |
| Bluewater Management Systems BMCASE | Medical software |
| Clinivate Clinitrak | Medical software |
| Comprehensive Affect Testing System CATS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Core Solutions Care Enterprise | Medical software |
| DocuTrac QuicDoc | Medical software |
| Fagerman Technologies MedLook | Medical software |
| Health Care Software HCS INTERACTANT | Medical software |
| Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS | Medical software |
| ICANotes | Medical software |
| JTL Enterprises MedIntake | Medical software |
| MICA Information Systems MICA-MED Practice Manager | Medical software |
| MPMsoft billing | Accounting software |
| MS*Health Software/CMHC | Medical software |
| Mdansby The PsychReport | Medical software |
| MedEZ behavioral healthcare and substance abuse software | Medical software |
| Medical Outcome Systems eMINI Software Suite | Medical software |
| Medicine Rules PowerSEAT 360 | Medical software |
| My Clients Plus | Medical software |
| Neuro Innovations Therapist's Toolkit | Medical software |
| Neurobehavioral Systems Presentation | Medical software |
| Noldus Information Technology The Observer XT | Analytical or scientific software |
| Office Management Systems Mental Health Office All-in-One | Medical software |
| Polaris Health Directions Polaris-MH | Medical software |
| Practice Management Technologies Visual Private Office | Medical software |
| PsyTech Solutions Epitomax | Medical software |
| PsychAssistant | Medical software |
| PsychNotesEMR | Medical software |
| Psyquel | Medical software |
| Serenic Navigator CommunityCare | Medical software |
| Sigmund Software Sigmund Enterprise Management | Medical software |
| SpectraSoft AppointmentsPRO | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Statistical software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Testing software | Analytical or scientific software |
| TheraManager | Medical software |
| Thriveworks TherapyBuddy | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Trinity Software Solutions BEACON | Medical software |
| UNI/CARE Pro-Filer | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| O*NET OnLine | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Approved Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis | American Society of Clinical Hypnosis | Not Available |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Behavior Analyst Certification Board | Not Available |
| Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist | American Dance Therapy Association | Not Available |
| Board Certified Specialist in Behavioral & Cognitive Psychology | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Board Certified Specialist in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Board Certified Specialist in Clinical Health Psychology | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Board Certified Specialist in Clinical Neuropsychology | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Board Certified Specialist in Clinical Psychology | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Board Certified Specialist in Counseling Psychology | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Board Certified Specialist in Couple and Family Psychology | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Board Certified Specialist in Forensic Psychology | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Board Certified Specialist in Geropsychology | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Board Certified Specialist in Group Psychology | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Board Certified Specialist in Psychoanalysis | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Board Certified Specialist in Rehabilitation Psychology | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Board Certified Specialist in School Psychology | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Certification in Cognitive Therapy | Academy of Cognitive Therapy | Not Available |
| Certification of Clinical Hypnosis | American Society of Clinical Hypnosis | Not Available |
| Certified Addiction Specialist | American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders | Not Available |
| Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist | American Council of Hypnotist Examiners | Not Available |
| Certified Employee Assistance Professional | International Employee Assistance Professionals Association | Not Available |
| Certified Group Psychotherapist | American Group Psycotherapy Association | Not Available |
| Certified Hypnotherapist | American Council of Hypnotist Examiners | Not Available |
| Certified Hypnotic Coach | American Council of Hypnotist Examiners | Not Available |
| Certified Hypnotist | National Guild of Hypnotists, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Juvenile Treatment Specialist | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Master Hypnotist | American Council of Hypnotist Examiners | Not Available |
| Certified Poetry Therapist | International Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy | Not Available |
| Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Sex Therapist | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Sexuality Counselor | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Sexuality Counselor Supervisor | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Sexuality Educator Supervisor | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Master Addictions Counselor | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Master Counselor in Addictions | The Breining Institute | Not Available |
| Nationally Certified School Psychologist | National Association of School Psychologists | Not Available |
| Police and Public Safety Psychology | American Board of Professional Psychology | Not Available |
| Registered Dance/Movement Therapist | American Dance Therapy Association | Not Available |
| Registered Poetry Therapist | International Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
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