Clinical Psychologists

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Job Description: Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.

Clinical Psychologists spend a lot of their time Assisting and Caring for Others. They are naturally good at Problem Sensitivity, Inductive Reasoning, Oral Expression, and Oral Comprehension. Clinical Psychologists are typically characterized as being Investigative and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Therapy and Counseling, Psychology, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Social Perceptiveness and Active Listening.

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Work Activities

Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Getting Information
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Processing Information
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  

Abilities

Problem Sensitivity
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Oral Expression
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Written Expression
  
Category Flexibility
  
Speech Clarity
  
Speech Recognition
  
Originality
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Near Vision
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Information Ordering
  
Speed of Closure
  
Selective Attention
  
Far Vision
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Time Sharing
  
Visualization
  
Memorization
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Auditory Attention
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Number Facility
  

Interests

Investigative
  
Social
  
Artistic
  
Enterprising
  
Realistic
  
Conventional
  

Knowledge

Therapy and Counseling
  
Psychology
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
English Language
  
Education and Training
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Clerical
  
Mathematics
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Administration and Management
  
Law and Government
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Communications and Media
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Biology
  
History and Archeology
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Foreign Language
  
Fine Arts
  
Telecommunications
  
Transportation
  
Geography
  

Wages

Colorado
$81,130  
 
New Jersey
$80,730  
 
California
$79,830  
 
New York
$78,010  
 
Rhode Island
$75,960  
 
Ohio
$75,560  
 
Maryland
$74,570  
 
Nevada
$73,700  
 
Delaware
$72,300  
 
District of Columbia
$71,610  
 
Massachusetts
$70,790  
 
Connecticut
$70,720  
 
Washington
$69,780  
 
Louisiana
$67,120  
 
Georgia
$66,860  
 
South Dakota
$66,820  
 
Florida
$66,800  
 
Illinois
$65,940  
 
Virginia
$65,400  
 
Michigan
$65,160  
 
Oregon
$64,100  
 
Hawaii
$64,030  
 
Alaska
$63,350  
 
Pennsylvania
$62,650  
 
New Hampshire
$62,450  
 
Missouri
$62,390  
 
Iowa
$62,070  
 
Maine
$62,040  
 
Wyoming
$61,460  
 
Minnesota
$61,120  
 
North Dakota
$60,520  
 
Nebraska
$59,560  
 
Wisconsin
$59,230  
 
Alabama
$58,840  
 
Vermont
$58,780  
 
Indiana
$58,600  
 
North Carolina
$58,330  
 
Arkansas
$57,960  
 
Arizona
$57,290  
 
South Carolina
$57,230  
 
Tennessee
$57,070  
 
Texas
$56,960  
 
New Mexico
$55,320  
 
Kansas
$53,960  
 
Utah
$52,080  
 
Idaho
$51,730  
 
Kentucky
$51,190  
 
Oklahoma
$47,280  
 
Montana
$46,250  
 
West Virginia
$45,040  
 
Mississippi
$42,660  
 
Puerto Rico
$35,630  
 

Skills

Social Perceptiveness
  
Active Listening
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Speaking
  
Critical Thinking
  
Writing
  
Science
  
Active Learning
  
Service Orientation
  
Learning Strategies
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Persuasion
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Monitoring
  
Time Management
  
Negotiation
  
Operations Analysis
  
Instructing
  
Coordination
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Mathematics
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Self Control
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Integrity
  
Dependability
  
Concern for Others
  
Social Orientation
  
Cooperation
  
Attention to Detail
  
Initiative
  
Leadership
  
Persistence
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Independence
  
Innovation
  
Achievement/Effort
  

Work Context

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Contact With Others
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Telephone
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
Physical Proximity
  
Time Pressure
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Consequence of Error
  
Level of Competition
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Public Speaking
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Degree of Automation
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Electronic Mail
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Never-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Letters and Memos
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Letters and Memos
  
Electronic Mail
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Telephone
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Electronic Mail
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Letters and Memos
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
  
Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
  
Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.
  
Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
  
Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy.
  
Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
  
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
  
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.
  
Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
  
Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to treatment.
  
Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
  
Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
  
Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities.
  
Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
  
Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
  
Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms and community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
  
Provide occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
  
Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
  
Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
  
Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
  
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
  
Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
  
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
  
Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to treatment.
  
Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
  
Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
  
Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.
  
Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
  
Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy.
  
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.
  
Provide occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans.
  
Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms and community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
  
Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities.
  
Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
  
Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
  
Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
  
Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
  
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.
  
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
  
Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
  
Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
  
Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy.
  
Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.
  
Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
  
Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
  
Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
  
Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
  
Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
  
Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to treatment.
  
Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms and community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
  
Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
  
Provide occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans.
  
Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
  
Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
  
Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
  
Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy.
  
Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
  
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
  
Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.
  
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.
  
Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
  
Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
  
Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
  
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
  
Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms and community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
  
Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to treatment.
  
Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
  
Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
  
Provide occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans.
  
Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
  
Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
  
Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
  
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
  
Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities.
  
Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
  
Provide occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans.
  
Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
  
Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms and community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
  
Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to treatment.
  
Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
  
Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
  
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.
  
Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
  
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
  
Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
  
Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy.
  
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
  
Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.
  
Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
  
Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
  
Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to treatment.
  
Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
  
Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
  
Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
  
Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities.
  
Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
  
Provide occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans.
  
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.
  
Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
  
Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
  
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
  
Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.
  
Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms and community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
  
Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy.
  
Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
  
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
  
Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
  
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
  
Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms and community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
  
Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
  
Provide occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans.
  
Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
  
Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities.
  
Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to treatment.
  
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
  
Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
  
Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
  
Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
  
Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
  
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.
  
Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy.
  
Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
  
Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
  
Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.
  
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
  
Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
  
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.
  
Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
  
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
  
Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
  
Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy.
  
Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
  
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
  
Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
  
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.
  
Provide occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans.
  
Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to treatment.
  
Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities.
  
Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
  
Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
  
Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
  
Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
  
Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms and community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
  
Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
  
Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Provide psychological or administrative services and advice to private firms and community agencies regarding mental health programs or individual cases.
  
Provide occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans.
  
Observe individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment.
  
Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.
  
Select, administer, score, and interpret psychological tests to obtain information on individuals' intelligence, achievements, interests, and personalities.
  
Develop and implement individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy.
  
Maintain current knowledge of relevant research.
  
Obtain and study medical, psychological, social, and family histories by interviewing individuals, couples, or families and by reviewing records.
  
Counsel individuals and groups regarding problems, such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, to modify behavior or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment.
  
Consult reference material, such as textbooks, manuals, and journals, to identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and develop approaches to treatment.
  
Discuss the treatment of problems with clients.
  
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, modifying plans and diagnoses as necessary.
  
Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials.
  
Interact with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.
  
Refer clients to other specialists, institutions, or support services as necessary.
  
Use a variety of treatment methods, such as psychotherapy, hypnosis, behavior modification, stress reduction therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy.
  
Write reports on clients and maintain required paperwork.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan, supervise, and conduct psychological research and write papers describing research results.
  
Plan and develop accredited psychological service programs in psychiatric centers or hospitals, in collaboration with psychiatrists and other professional staff.
  
Direct, coordinate, and evaluate activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Master's Degree
  
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level
  
Doctoral Degree
  
Post-Doctoral Training