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I’m interested in learning about the mind/disorders but I don’t want to be in school that long and spend a lot of money

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Pros

Growing demand

Set own hours

Help improve lives

Cons

Long time in school

Expensive

Can’t help everyone

Won’t be financially recognized as full psychologist

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American Academy of Clinical Psychology (AACP) are a group of psychologists joined together to promote high quality services in psychology

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Emory University- Atlanta

Duke University- North Carolina

University of North Carolina

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Could become a family therapist, school counselor, sociologist, mental health/substance abuse counselor

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Own office: own hours

In hospital/other office: set hours

Indoors

Work closely with patients

Meet strict deadlines

Stay focused

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Analytical

Flexible

Problem-solver

People-person

Intuitive

Empathetic

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Growth of 14% by 2026

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Average salary- $73,000
Benefits: vision/dental, child care, transportation, retirement benefits

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Hospitals

Health centers

Community mental health teams

Schools

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Pass state exam

Apply for licensure

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Bachelors in psychology

Advanced degree in psychology

1yr internship

1-2yr residency

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Identify and diagnose issues, develop treatment plans, help clients define goals, monitor progress through sessions, publish research findings

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Focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.