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Identify psychological, emotional or behavioral issues

Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioral disorders

Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes

Help clients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment

Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions

Teach classes

Conduct research

Publish research findings in industry journals

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Clinical Psychology is the largest and most popular sub-field of psychology. People who work in Clinical Psychology are known as clinical...

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What You Can do as a Clinical Psychologist

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What You Can do as a Clinical Psychologist

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Most work in some sort of social care setting like a hospital, community health organization, school district, court system, or group home. Some also work in private practice or dedicate their careers primarily to research.

In practice, most clinical psychologist work specifically with a certain patient demographic or certain mental health issue. Some focus on the mental health needs of children and adolescents. Others specifically treat addiction, obsessive behaviors, or PTSD.

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Undergraduate: students will learn about the fundamentals of psychology including the history of the discipline, necessary math and science skills, and coursework relevant to specific types of clinical psychology.
Masters: students will begin to focus their studies towards specific conditions, treatment philosophies, and patient populations. At this level, clinical psychologists will get their first hands-on experience with clients, and will typically be required to complete a comprehensive research project or thesis to graduate.
Doctoral: students will receive the most advanced training in clinical psychology. Coursework will be required, but the majority of the program will center around independent research concluding in a comprehensive thesis.

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Strong verbal and communication skills – Practitioners must effectively communicate with clients in a supportive and delicate manner. They must also communicate clinical concepts and observations to family members and colleagues.

Good writing skills – Thorough note taking and report writing is a major part of how clinical psychologists track and record a client’s progress.

Goal-setting skills – Every client will have different goals and different timelines. Clinical psychologists will need to balance practicality with ambition when setting these goals.

High ethical standards – Practitioners must be aware and respectful of the ethical issues that arise from having patients take about their deepest feelings and most troubling psychological states which puts them in a vulnerable position.

Clear boundaries – Clinical psychologists will need to get close to clients without crossing emotional and physical boundaries defined by professional standards and by the client/practitioner.

Ability to focus – Providing effective treatment requires careful observation and intense attention to detail.

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Clinical psychology is a broad branch of psychology that focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Some of the more common disorders often treated include learning disabilities, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

It’s a highly practical and solution-oriented specialty for people who want to help others help themselves.