4151 Psychologists

Psychologists assess and diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients, provide therapy and research and apply theory relating to behaviour and mental processes. Psychologists help clients work toward the maintenance and enhancement of physical, intellectual, emotional, social and interpersonal functioning. Psychologists work in private practice or in institutions such as clinics, correctional facilities, hospitals, mental health facilities, rehabilitation centres, community service organizations, businesses, schools and universities, and government and private research agencies.

Psychologists perform some or all of the following duties:

Examine and assess behaviour, diagnose behavioural, emotional and cognitive disorders, counsel clients and provide therapy

Help clients manage physical illness and disorders

Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment and offer mediation services

Use standard psychological tests for assessment

Plan intervention programs and conduct program evaluation

Apply psychological theory and principles regarding behaviour and mental processes such as learning, memory, perception and language development

Formulate hypotheses and experimental designs, review literature, conduct studies and publish research papers, educational texts and articles

Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia

Provide consultation services to government and other organizations.

Psychologists may specialize in applied psychology or experimental research. Sub-specialties include behavioural psychology, child psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, educational and school psychology, industrial psychology, neuropsychology, social psychology or sports psychology.

Psychologists Example Titles

* behavioural modification psychologist
* behavioural psychologist
* behavioural therapist
* behaviourist
* chartered psychologist
* child psychologist
* clinical psychologist
* cognitive psychologist
* community psychologist
* counselling psychologist
* developmental psychologist
* educational psychologist
* experimental psychologist
* forensic psychologist
* human development psychologist
* industrial psychologist
* intern psychologist
* neuropsychologist
* organizational psychologist
* physiological psychologist
* psychological associate
* psychologist
* psychologist – counselling
* psychologist – military
* psychologist, school
* psychotherapist
* registered psychologist
* research psychologist
* school psychologist
* social psychologist
* sports psychologist
* vocational psychologist