Occupation
Clinical psychologist
Clinical psychologists assess and treat psychological distress and disorder using structured assessment and evidence-based talking therapies. A distinctive part of the role is formal psychometric and neuropsychological assessment, which few other professions do. Training is long and competitive, and much of the work is emotionally demanding one-to-one contact.
Also known as: Psychologist · Clinical psychology practitioner
Occupation content
Part of Healthcare and clinical services
What the work involves
- Conduct clinical interviews and administer standardised psychological assessments.
- Score and interpret test data and write formulations that explain the presenting problem.
- Deliver individual, family, or group therapy using structured protocols.
- Review progress against agreed outcome measures and adapt the intervention.
- Consult to teams, schools, or services about a client's psychological needs.
- Maintain confidential records and attend supervision on complex or risky cases.
How people commonly enter
- A psychology first degree followed by an accredited doctoral or professional clinical psychology programme.
- A funded clinical training post that combines supervised practice with academic study.
- A credential-assessment and registration route for psychologists qualified in another jurisdiction.
Typical training: Postgraduate or professional degree
Licensing: Regulated in most jurisdictions — confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
Typical work context
Quiet focus · Public facing · Works independently · High responsibility · Desk based
Related interests
Investigative (analytical) · Social (helping)
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Skills to practise
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Official sources
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- O*NET OnLine — Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (19-3033.00) · United States
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- UK National Careers Service — Clinical psychologist · United Kingdom
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- Canada Job Bank — Explore an occupation (search: clinical psychologist) · Canada
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