Occupation psychologist

Psychologists diagnose psychological and emotional disorders, counsel clients and provide therapy as well as research and apply theory relating to behaviour and mental processes.

Tasks

• Diagnose clients, e.g. through interviews, diagnostics tests, etc.
• Provide therapeutic treatment to individuals, families or groups.
• Advise clients on relevant issues, e.g. how to deal with problems of everyday living.
• Consult with other (e.g., medical) disciplines, e.g. regarding the best treatment for clients.
• Design and implement treatment programs, e.g. behaviour modification programs, mental health programs, etc.
• Collaborate with other disciplines in designing and implementing treatment and intervention programs.
• Construct tests and other analytical tools, e.g. to asses and predict mental and emotional states.
• Conduct scientific research in field of specialisation, individually or by participating in a research group.
• Publish research findings in scholarly journals or books.
• Participate in professional conferences, e.g. by delivering lectures, presentations, chairing sessions, etc..

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