1. Clinical psychologist
My career compass
Clinical psychologist

2. Job description
Identify psychological, emotional or behavioural issues
Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioural disorders
Develop and implement treatment plans and therapeutic processes
Help clients define goals and plan action to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment
Monitor client progress through regular meetings or sessions

3. Short-term goals Graduate from high school with all 86%+ average
Get accepted by UVic (University of Victoria)
Admissions requirements:
English 11,12 (82%+)
Pre-cal 11,12 (82%+) Calculus 12 (82%+)
Physics 12 (82%+)
Chemistry 11,12 (82%+)
Social studies 11 (82%+)

4. Long-term goals Get a Bachelor Degree in Social Science (Psychology)
Get a Master Degree in Psychology
Achieve a Doctor of Psychology Degree / PHD
Done a predoctoral internship program
Register as a registered psychologist

5. Skills, characteristics needed
Empathy
Non-judgemental
Confidence
Independent
Excellent communication skills

6. University of Victoria
Institution: University of Victoria
Bachelor degree of Social Science (Psychology)
4 years of undergraduate
Tuition and co-op fees: $ $119 (application fee)

7. Potential obstacles Finance: $72560 (four years)
Solution : applying scholarships
The Mackenzie Travelling Scholarship (UVic) $11000/year (undergrad)
Canadian institutes of Health Research (UVic) $35000/year (grad)

8. Salary and work hours The average salary is $50000 - $120000
50-90 hours per week

9. Timeline for career goals
2018: Graduate from high school
2022: Finish my undergraduate degree
2024: Finish my graduate degree
2025: Done a predoctoral internship program
2028: Get a Doctor of Psychology Degree
2029: Registered as a licensed clinical psychologist

10. References http://www.cpa.ca/students/career/becomingapsychologist
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