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Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.



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$96.1k

Annual median Salary

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Education

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).


48%

Post-doctoral training

44%

Doctoral degree

8%

Master's degree

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Clinical Psychologist

Counseling Psychologist

Psychologist

Psychotherapist

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