How do they match: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

  • Vocational Psychologist
  • Applied Behavior Science Specialist
  • Behavior Specialist
  • Behavioral Specialist
  • Behavioral Health Specialist
  • Counseling Specialist
  • Eating Disorder Specialist
  • Healthcare Science 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.

  • Prepare written evaluations of individuals' psychological competence for court hearings.
  • Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
  • Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, or vocational development and adjustment.
  • Provide occupational, educational, or other information to individuals so that they can make educational or vocational plans.
  • Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.

  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.