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Clinical Psychologists

SOC 19-3031.02

Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.

Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.8

Speaking

4.8

Social Perceptiveness

4.8

Critical Thinking

4.1

Complex Problem Solving

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Writing

4.0

Active Learning

4.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Psychology

5.0

Therapy and Counseling

4.9

English Language

4.5

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

Law and Government

3.2

Administration and Management

3.1

Public Safety and Security

3.0

Education and Training

3.0

Key Tasks

1Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, or vocational development and adjustment.

2Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.

3Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, or play therapy.

4Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, or family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, or vocational adjustment.

5Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.

Also Known As

Behavior Analyst Behavior Specialist Behavior Therapist Behavioral Analyst Behavioral Health Specialist Behavioral Psychologist Behavioral Specialist Behavioral Therapist Chief Psychologist Chief Psychologist/Director of Counseling and Self-Development