Psychology
Description:
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists apply principles of psychology to personnel, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Typical activities for these professionals may include policy planning; employee screening, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. They may work with management to reorganize the work setting to improve worker productivity. Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists diagnose and treat mental disorders; learning disabilities; and cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems using individual, child, family, and group therapies. They may design and implement behavior modification programs.
Educational Requirements:
Persons with a master's degree in psychology may work as industrial-organizational psychologists. However, a Ph.D. will enhance job opportunities and advancement potential. A doctoral degree is usually required for employment as a licensed clinical or counseling psychologist. Psychologists with a Ph.D. qualify for a wide range of teaching, research, clinical, and counseling positions in universities, healthcare services, elementary and secondary schools, private industry, and government. Psychologists with a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree usually work in clinical positions or in private practices. Clinical psychologists usually must have completed the Ph.D. or Psy.D. requirements and served an internship. Psychologists in independent practice or those who offer any type of patient care (including clinical, counseling, and school psychologist) must meet certification or licensing requirements in all States and the District of Columbia. Vocational and guidance counselors usually need 2 years of graduate study in counseling and 1 year of counseling experience. School psychology requires a master's degree followed by a 1- year internship. Psychologists in independent practice or those who offer any type of patient care (including clinical, counseling, and school psychologists) must meet certification or licensing requirements in all States and the District of Columbia.
Wages:
The average annual salary in Maine is $63,340 as of 2002.
