Psychologists and Psychotherapists

Key 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

Employment Projections to 2035