How do they match: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

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

  • 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.

  • Collect information about individuals or clients, using interviews, case histories, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
  • Conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques.
  • Consult with other professionals, agencies, or universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources or techniques, and to share occupational information.
  • 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 psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms or community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
  • Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, or personalities.

  • 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.
  • Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.