TO BE A CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST…
WHAT IS IT? Someone who focuses on diagnosing and treating mental illnesses.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS? A bachelor’s degree in psychology. Often times a masters or doctors degree.
SALARY? An average of $77,000 a year
BENEFITS? Flexible hours High earnings Rewarding work
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES? Accurately diagnosing patients Being up to date with disease and treatment breakthroughs Providing support for patients Keeping patient confidentiality
WORK ENVIRONMENT? Usually work in an office, hospital, or mental facility Work with various patients Having multiple appointments Team meetings Taking notes in appointments
PROS? Rewarding work High salary Flexible hours Job security
CONS? High stress Lots of education Lots of competition
The world needs more clinical psychologists The world needs you
HELP THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING… Become a clinical psychologist!