Clinical psychologist, Kaimātai hinengaro haumanu
Also known as
- Registered psychologist, psychologist
Clinical psychologists diagnose, treat and work to prevent a range of psychological problems that affect people's behaviour, thoughts and emotions.
2:50 mins
Your pay could be
$85K
Lower
$101K to $134K
Most common
$150K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Clinical psychologists
- usually work regular business hours but may work overtime
- usually work in health centres, clinics, private practices and hospitals and may travel locally
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be responsible, communicate well and identify and solve probelms
Tasks
- Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
- Record research or operational data.
- Counsel clients on mental health or personal achievement.
- Diagnose neural or psychological disorders.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Advise others on health care matters.
- Collect archival data.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling or educational programmes.
- Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs.
- Administer standardised physical or psychological tests.
You need more than one qualification to become a clinical psychologist.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in psychology like a Bachelor of Science in Psychology OR a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology OR a Bachelor of Psychology
- 1,500 hours of approved supervised practice
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
New Zealand Psychologists Board
Te Poari Kaimātai Hinengaro o Aotearoa
Phone Number,0800 471 4580
registration@nzpb.org.nz
http://www.psychologistsboard.org.nzIf you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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