Clinical Psychologist
.... Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree will get minimal salary. Master’s Degree is necessary to have better choices and better salary. A PhD will obtain even more options and a higher salary. Physical Requirements: There is not much physical demand, as most groups and documentations are done sitting down. Instruction is often done standing up, however. Emotional Requirements: Ability to withstand stress. Must work with patients who are suicidal and depressed. It is a very emotionally draining career potentially, but also very emotionally rewarding. Duties, services, tasks, and objectives (time commitment): Psychotherapy Groups and Psycho-Educational Groups with skill such as: changing negative thought patterns, anger management, communication, self-esteem building, boundaries, assertiveness Opportunity for Growth/Advancement: Master’s Degree will open choices. A private practice can be started. Also, management positions can be obtained. Occupation outlook for the future: The need for psychology is rapidly increasing. In the next ten years, psychology positions will become more and more needed by the community. The better degree you have, the better options you will have. Salary: Salary of clinical psychologists can vary. If someone has the minimum schooling for the job (bachelor’s degree) then salary can be as low as 20,000. ...