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Careers In Psychology
Psychologists study human behavior and mental processes to
understand, explain, and help people change their behavior or
thought processes. Since psychology deals with all aspects of
behavior, psychologists apply their knowledge and techniques to
a wide range of endeavors including human services, management,
education, law, and sports. The science of psychology is a 120-
year-old discipline. As scientists, psychologists use scientific methods, careful observation, experimentation, and analysis. However, since psychologists deal with less concrete matters,
they also need to be creative in the way they apply scientific findings.
Psychologists are employed as teachers, researchers, clinicians, administrators, and consultants. Teaching psychologists can find themselves employed in universities, four-year or two-year colleges,
or in high schools. In research, psychologists are hired by universities, government agencies, the military and businesses to conduct basic and applied studies of human or animal behavior. Clinicians work
with people of all ages and backgrounds by assessing needs and providing appropriate treatment. The administrative aspect of psychology is useful in managing hospitals, mental health clinics, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, universities, and businesses. Psychology consultants use their expertise in a variety of areas. Organizations may hire consultants to solve a problem in their specialized area. Some areas include designing a marketing survey, organizing outpatient mental
health services for adolescents, or working with teachers to facilitate children's learning and mental health.
Psychologists are a diversified group, employing themselves in more than one role, such as
involvement in different branches of psychology and geropsychology. Similarly, psychologists may combine teaching and research, or research and counseling. Because of the flexibility and diversity within psychology, psychologists can be found working in nearly every field.
Addictions Counselor
Admissions Clinician
Admissions Case Manager
Admissions Placement Counselor
Adoption Worker
Behavior Manager
Behavioral Program Specialist
Activity Director
Behavioral Therapist
Case Manager
Child Specialist
Childcare/After Care Worker
Client Facilitator
Clinical Assistant
Conversion Case Manager
Crisis Case Manager
Educational Treatment Counselors/Advisors
Employment Development/Placement Coordinator
Family Self Sufficient Coordinator
Family Services Coordinator
Intensive Care Manager
Learning Disabilities Specialist
Mental Health Family Based Therapist
Mental Health Vocational Specialist
Mental Retardation Counselor
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Mental Retardation Activity Assistant
Mental Retardation Job Coach
Mental Retardation Program Supervisor
Mobile Therapist
Parent Supervisor - Social Services
Program Aide
Program Specialist
Quality Assurance Director
Residential Aide
Residential Supervisor
Resource Coordinator
School-to-Career Specialist
Social Services Coordinator
Social Work – Follow Up Specialist
Social Worker
Supervisor - Community Based Services
Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Teacher Aide
Therapeutic Clinician
Therapeutic Recreation Assistant
Therapeutic Staff Support
Vocational Program Specialist
Workshop Assistant/Adult Day Program
Youth Care Worker
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