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Psychologist Duties, Skills & Responsibilities: a Guide for Employers

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When hiring Psychologists, it’s important to properly describe the job opening with the duties, skills and responsibilities of the role. We’ve compiled a guide to Psychologist Duties, Skills & Responsibilities using data from actual job postings on Indeed.

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Popular Psychologist Duties and Skills

Here are some commonly found skills and other specifications in job postings for Psychologists.

Licensed Psychologist Credentials

  • Definition : A license to work as a psychologist awarded by the ASPPB (Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards), upon passing all portions of the EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology). Additional licensing requirements vary by state.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 1-2
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 83.2% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Doctoral degree

  • Definition : Terminal degree awarded by universities or colleges at the completion of an advanced, research-focused course of study. A Doctoral Degree enables the holder to teach at high levels in universities or colleges, or to work in other specialized professional roles.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 2-3
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 37.8% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Master's degree

  • Definition : Degree awarded to students by universities or colleges at the completion of a post-bachelor's degree course of study. A master's degree is considered more advanced than a bachelor's degree. May be awarded as part of a PhD.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 1-2
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 8.7% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Psychotherapy

  • Definition : Experience providing psychotherapy.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 2-3
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 2.5% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Bachelor's degree

  • Definition : Degree awarded to students by universities or colleges at the completion of an undergraduate, post-high school course of study.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 2-3
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 1.6% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Intake

  • Definition : Experience with intake assessments, including obtaining and reviewing prior medical records, performing patient intake interviews, and managing new patient forms.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 2-3
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 1.3% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Data collection

  • Definition : Experience researching and gathering objective and accurate information relevant to subjects of interest.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 2-3
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 1% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Individual / group counseling

  • Definition : Experience counseling in either group or individual settings.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 2-3
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 0.8% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Research

  • Definition : Experience or skill conducting research.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 2-3
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 0.6% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Experience with children

  • Definition : Experience interacting with children in a variety of roles, functions, and environments.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 2-3
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 0.5% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Social work

  • Definition : Experience in social work.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 2-3
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 0.5% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Autism experience

  • Definition : Experience working with individuals with autism.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 5-6
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 0.5% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Mental health counseling

  • Definition : Skill or experience providing mental health services, such as treating anxiety, depression, addictions, or other mental health ailments.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 1-2
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 0.4% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

PTSD Care

  • Definition : Experience treating or working with individuals with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder).
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 4-5
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 0.4% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Developmental disabilities experience

  • Definition : Experience treating or working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 4-5
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 0.3% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Addiction counseling

  • Definition : Skill or experience working with individuals experiencing addiction or substance abuse.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 3-4
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 0.3% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Clinical research

  • Definition : Experience with or knowledge of the regulations, administration, principles, and practice of clinical research.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 1
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 0.3% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Behavioral health

  • Definition : Experience in or knowledge of behavioral health care. This may include administering assessments, providing counseling services, or knowledge of behavioral health theories.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 1-2
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 0.2% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Group therapy

  • Definition : Skill or experience in the psychotherapy that involves leading a group of people who are experiencing similar problems and share their issues to help one another.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 2-3
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 0.2% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.

Pediatrics

  • Definition : Skill in or experience with providing medical care to infants, children, or adolescents.
  • Years of experience most commonly required: 3
  • How common is it? This skill is found in 0.2% of Psychologist job postings on Indeed.
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