How do they match: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

  • Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
  • Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
  • Counsel individuals, groups, or families to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, define goals, and develop realistic action plans.
  • Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
  • Develop therapeutic and treatment plans based on clients' interests, abilities, or needs.
  • Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans or diagnoses as necessary.
  • 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.

  • Plan social sciences research.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
  • Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs.