Examine and analyze the role of the professional psychologist
Examine and analyze the role of the professional psychologist
Examine and analyze the role of the professional psychologist.
Examine and analyze the need to collaborate and consult with sensitivity to diversity and individual differences.
Describe your process for engaging professionals within and outside of your place of employment. How does your process meet client needs? How do your skills compare to the information presented in this unit’s readings?
What does a clinical psychologist do?
Clinical psychologists meet with clients to identify problems—emotional, mental, and behavioral—in their lives. Through observation, interviews, and tests, the psychologist will diagnose any existing or potential disorders. Then, together with the client, they formulate a program of treatment according to the client’s needs. Psychologists monitor the client’s progress on a regular basis to ensure that their needs are met by the course of action, and to adjust it if necessary.
On the job, clinical psychologists:
- Identify psychological, emotional or behavioral issues
- Diagnose psychological, emotional or behavioral 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
- Teach classes
- Conduct research
- Publish research findings in industry journals
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