Clinical & Counseling Psychologists
Code: 19-3033.00
Bright Outlook
Zone 5
Median Annual Salary
£100,580
Range: £55,170 - £180,960
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Job Zone 5
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Case Manager
Clinical Psychologist
Counseling Psychologist
Counselor
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Psychologist
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
Psychologist
Psychotherapist
Therapist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Conduct assessments of patients' risk for harm to self or others.
- Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
- Identify psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, or reference materials.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Medical software
eClinicalWorks EHR software
Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
Video conferencing software
Google Meet
Zoom
Analytical or scientific software
Comprehensive Affect Testing System CATS
Statistical software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
reading work related information
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
understanding people's reactions
looking for ways to help people
Health
therapy and counseling
Math and Science
psychology
sociology and anthropology
Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Verbal
communicate by speaking
read and understand what is written
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Social
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
Key Work Styles:
Sincerity
Empathy
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Social Orientation
Achievement Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions About Clinical & Counseling Psychologists
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Clinical & Counseling Psychologists is £100,580. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £55,170, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £180,960 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Clinical & Counseling Psychologists typically aligns with Job Zone 5 (Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a graduate school education. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Essential skills and tooling for a Clinical & Counseling Psychologists include: eClinicalWorks EHR software, Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS, Google Meet, Zoom, Comprehensive Affect Testing System CATS, Statistical software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£55,170
Median Annual (Average):
£100,580
90th Percentile (Senior):
£180,960
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