How do they match: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

  • Program Counselor
  • Child and Adolescent Therapist

  • 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.

  • Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.
  • Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
  • Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
  • Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.
  • Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
  • Provide consulting services, including educational programs, outreach programs, or prevention talks to schools, social service agencies, businesses, or the general public.
  • Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms or community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
  • Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.

  • Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.
  • Develop educational programs.
  • Direct medical science or healthcare programs.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or educational programs.