Notes

Education required=must have at least a masters degree in psychology
Tests for employment=pass a licensing exam if you do counseling
Salary Scales=65,230 per year
Job Availability=medium occupation
Projected Availability=Will need in future
Job Tasks=Design research studies, collect and analyze data, and interpret findings.
Gather information from many sources before setting up programs or treatment methods.
Choose, give, and score psychological tests.
Conduct individual and group meetings. Help clients understand problems, define goals, and plan changes.
Observe individuals, groups, and systems. Check with various resource aids to identify problems and plan treatments.
Offer plans to clients about ways to achieve goals in the classroom or at work.
Design research methods that are appropriate for the client's questions.
Evaluate how target populations respond to treatments or programs, using surveys or tests. Revise treatment plans as needed.
Update knowledge by talking to peers, attending seminars, and reading professional journals.
Physical Requirements=Always work indoors in hospitals, schools, industries, counseling centers, and other settings.
May work physically near patients. They may come within a few feet, especially during counseling sessions.
Hours=average psychologist works up to 35 hours
Comparison of/to National, State, and Local Statistics=requirements vary by state but all must be certified