Career
Psychologists
Healthcare & Medical
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$2,066
Prospects
Medium
Employed in Australia
44,300
Growth
Strong growth
Overview
Psychologists investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- collecting data about clients and assessing their cognitive behavioural and emotional disorders
- administering and interpreting diagnostic tests and formulating plans for treatment
- developing administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programs
- consulting with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans
- conducting research studies of motivation in learning group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance
- collecting data and analysing characteristics of students and recommending educational programs
- formulating achievement diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction
- developing interview techniques psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection placement appraisal and promotion
- conducting surveys and research studies on job design work groups morale motivation supervision and management
- performing job analyses and establishing job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers
Training & Qualifications
University
- Bachelor of Psychology
- Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Short Courses Available
- Graduate Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support
- Graduate Certificate in Sandtray Therapy
- Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy
- Graduate Diploma of Somatics and Dance Movement Therapy
Industry
Healthcare & Medical
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