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Clinical and Counseling Psychologists In Demand

General Information

Description

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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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Self-employed42.77%
  2. Private, for profit24.87%
  3. Private, not for profit13.36%
  4. State and local government9.81%
  5. Federal government9.18%

Industry areas

  • Human Services

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+6%
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Job Outlook

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Overall employment of psychologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. About 12,800 openings for psychologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$90,130

Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

$90,560

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State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$59,550
$145,810
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Doctoral degree 43%
  • Post-doctoral training 33%
  • Master's degree 22%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
  • Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
  • Artistic — You have an interest in creating visual artwork, performances, written works, food or music.

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Knowledge

  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Education and Training

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.