Mary Bishop writing up client notes
Clinical psychologists examine and assess people's behavioural and mental health problems. They may provide treatment to address any behavioural or mental health issues.
He whakamārama
Ka titiro ka whakamatau te kaititiro hinengaro i nga raruraru e pa ana ki te whanonga o te tangata, me te whakaora i nga mate hinengaro.
Entry Requirements
To become a clinical psychologist you need to complete a Masters degree in psychology and a postgraduate diploma in clinical psychology, or a Doctorate degree in clinical psychology.
Pay
A clinical psychologist can expect to earn between $50,000 and $95,000 a year, depending on experience.
Job Outlook
Clinical psychologists are in great demand because of:
- increased referrals and understanding of the need for the services they provide
- a limited number of clinical psychology graduates.
Skill shortage information
There is a long term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
