Where these jobs are in Australia
VIC | NSW | QLD | SA | WA | TAS | NT | ACT |
26.6% | 33.8% | 18.6% | 5.3% | 10.7% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
Source from: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/occupation-profile/psychologists-and-psychotherapists?occupationCode=2723
Job Summary of this Unit Group:
Psychologists investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development.
Requisite Education:
Bachelor degree or higher qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Whether the Education can be substituted with experience:
- In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Detailed Tasks:
- collecting data about clients and assessing their cognitive, behavioural and emotional disorders
- administering and interpreting diagnostic tests and formulating plans for treatment
- developing, administering and evaluating individual and group treatment programs
- consulting with other professionals on details of cases and treatment plans
- conducting research studies of motivation in learning, group performance and individual differences in mental abilities and educational performance
- collecting data and analysing characteristics of students and recommending educational programs
- formulating achievement, diagnostic and predictive tests for use by teachers in planning methods and content of instruction
- developing interview techniques, psychological tests and other aids in workplace selection, placement, appraisal and promotion
- conducting surveys and research studies on job design, work groups, morale, motivation, supervision and management
- performing job analyses and establishing job requirements by observing and interviewing employees and managers
272311 Clinical Psychologist ANZSCO
Consults with individuals and groups, assesses psychological disorders and administers programs of treatment. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
Specialisations:
- Forensic Psychologist
- Health Psychologist
- Neuropsychologist
272312 Educational Psychologist ANZSCO
Investigates learning and teaching, and develops psychological techniques to foster the development and skills of individuals and groups in educational settings. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
272313 Organisational Psychologist ANZSCO
Applies psychological principles and techniques to study occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure, and solve problems of work performance and organisational design. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
Alternative Titles:
- Industrial Psychologist
- Occupational Psychologist
272314 Psychotherapist ANZSCO
Provides diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders using psychotherapeutic methods such as behavioural therapy, biofeedback, relaxation therapy and other techniques.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Short Term
Specialisation:
- Art Psychotherapist or Therapist
272399 Psychologist nec ANZSCO
This occupation group covers Psychologists not elsewhere classified. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 1
Skilled Occupations List: Long Term
Occupations in this group include:
- Counselling Psychologist
- Sport Psychologist
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