How do they match: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

  • Health Psychologist
  • Healthcare Science Specialist
  • Mental Health Clinician
  • Mental Health Professional
  • Mental Health Unit Psychologist
  • Behavioral Health Specialist

  • 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.

  • Supervise and train interns, clinicians in training, and other counselors.
  • Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
  • Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
  • Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms or community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.

  • Supervise trainees.
  • Supervise workers providing client or patient services.
  • Advise others on healthcare matters.
  • Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement.
  • Direct medical science or healthcare programs.
  • Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.