Ephraem TSUI, PhD, RCP(HKPS), FHKPS Lecturer, Psychology Department, HKU Careers in Psychology Forum and Advisor-Advisee Meeting 2017/18 Other professional careers in Psychology 2017.10.24

UK Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) 2231 “Practitioner Psychologists” or “Registered Psychologists” in UK: Clinical psychologists Counselling psychologists Educational psychologists Forensic psychologists Health psychologists Occupational psychologists Sport and exercise psychologists

UK Recognized degree in Psychology & Doctoral degree in the specific area of Psychology with practice component & Registration with HCPC

USA American Psychological Association (APA) Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB) Doctoral degree in Clinical psychology, Counseling, School psychology, etc accruing postdoctoral clinical hours and passing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) 106,500 “Licensed Psychologists” (2014)

USA – APA Recognized Specialties in Professional Psychology Clinical Neuropsychology Clinical Health Psychology Psychoanalysis in Psychology School Psychology Clinical Psychology Clinical Child Psychology Counseling Psychology Industrial Organizational Psychology Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology Forensic Psychology Family Psychology Professional Geropsychology Police and Public Safety Psychology Sleep psychology Rehabilitation Psychology

Australia Psychology Board of Australia Area of practice endorsements by state or territory: Clinical neuropsychology Clinical psychology Community psychology Counselling psychology Educational and developmental psychology Forensic psychology Health psychology Organisational psychology Sport and exercise psychology Total: 11,702 (2017)

Canada Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Each province and territory has a psychological regulatory body Hold a doctorate degree in psychology from an accredited program; a master’s degree is accepted in some provinces Pass the Exam for Professional Practice in Psychology and/or other written or oral examinations (applicable in most provinces) Register with a provincial/territorial regulatory body 

Canada: areas of practice Clinical psychology Counselling psychology Clinical neuropsychology School psychology Correctional/forensic psychology Health psychology Rehabilitation psychology Industrial/organizational psychology

Hong Kong The Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) 4 Divisions Clinical Psychology (DCP) Educational Psychology (DEP) Industrial-Organizational Psychology (DIOP) Counselling Psychology (DCoP) Society-based registration Basic & upper degrees in Psychology + career exp. RCP, REP, RIOP, RCoP, RP

Hong Kong All 4 Divisions: Must be HKPS member (recognized degree in Psychology), & Must possess a post-graduate degree in that specific area of psychology with supervised practice component recognized by the Division

Hong Kong Government policy for registration of psychologists (Food & Health Bureau, 2016) Accredited Registers Pilot Scheme (AR Pilot) Educational Psychologists (2018) Clinical Psychologists (2018) Accredited Registers Scheme (AR) When other psychology professions may apply Statutory registration (SR) After AR Scheme

HK: Clinical Psychology https://hkps-dcp.org.hk

HK: Educational Psychology http://www.dep.hkps.org.hk

HK: I-O Psychology http://www.diop.hkps.org.hk Industrial-Organisational Psychology is the study of human behaviour in the workplace. It examines the complexities and the dynamics of interactions amongst individuals, teams, culture, power, resources, technology, job nature, environmental change, corporate strategies, government policies and their combined impact on performance and productivity.

HK: I-O Psychology Industrial-Organisational Psychologists work as consultants, researchers, advisors, facilitators, and/or educators/trainers for government, industries, communities, academic institutions and various types of work organisations. They apply psychological theories, researches, methods and techniques to organisational, business and societal problems.

HK: I-O Psychology In HK, most IO psychologists work either as external consultants (e.g. working in HR consultancy firm / management consultancy firm), or as internal consultants (e.g. working in private sector organisations’ internal HR Team / Talent Development Team / Organisational Development Team). Some IO psychologists also work in academic and research positions.

HK: I-O Psychology Key work areas: Selection & assessment Training & development Performance appraisal & career development Coaching, counselling & mentoring Organizational development & change Occupational health & safety

HK: Counselling Psychology http://www.dcop.hkps.org.hk Counselling psychologists work according to a wellness-based model, which puts more focus on improving the general wellbeing of a person who is healthy but going through a difficult phase of life. http://www.hksyu.edu

HK: Counselling Psychology Where counselling psychologists work: University counselling centre Hospital Sports organization Voluntary organization Commercial organization School Early education, etc.

HK: Counselling Psychology Key work areas: Assessment Counselling Public education Training Research & development Issues Emotional problem Stress management Interpersonal relationship Life adjustement Family relationship & parenting Personal development & planning Life or work crisis

HK: Counselling Psychology Counselling psychologists may use different therapeutic approaches, including: Person-Centered Therapy Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Family Therapy Play Therapy

Forensic / Criminal Psychology? No such profession in HK Most forensic / criminal psychology services are covered by clinical psychologists working in: Correctional Services Department Hong Kong Police Force Social Welfare Department Hospital Authority NGOs with services for offenders & people with addictive behaviours

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