Advises students to... [+] More

Advises students to assist in resolving their learning and behavior problems. Collaborates with teachers, parents, and school personnel to improve classroom management strategies or parenting skills, to counter substance abuse, or to work with students with disabilities or gifted and talented students. Endeavors to improve teaching and learning strategies. Evaluates needs of average, gifted, disabled, and disturbed children, and plans and carries out programs to enable children to attain maximum achievement and adjustment.

Conducts diagnostic studies to identify child's needs, limitations, and potentials, observing child in classroom and at play, studying school records, consulting with parents and school personnel, and administering and interpreting diagnostic findings. Plans special placement or other treatment programs. Counsels pupils individually and in groups, using psychodrama, play therapy, personal interviews, and other psychological methods to assist pupils to achieve personal, social, and emotional adjustment. Carries out research to aid in introduction of programs in schools to meet current psychological, educational, and sociological needs of children. Evaluates needs of average, gifted, disabled, and disturbed children within educational system or school, and plans and carries out programs to enable children to attain maximum achievement and adjustment. Advises teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide motivating educational environment. Refers individuals to community agencies to secure medical, vocational, or social services for child or family. Participates in planning of remedial classes and testing programs designed to meet needs of students. Serves as consultant to school board, superintendent, administrative committees, and parent-teacher groups in matters involving psychological services within educational system or school. [-] Less

Diagnose and treat mental disorders; learning disabilities; and cognitive, behavioral, and emotional problems using individual, child, family, and group therapies. May design and implement behavior modification programs.

Advises students to... [+] More

Advises students to assist in resolving their learning and behavior problems. Collaborates with teachers, parents, and school personnel to improve classroom management strategies or parenting skills, to counter substance abuse, or to work with students with disabilities or gifted and talented students. Endeavors to improve teaching and learning strategies. Evaluates needs of average, gifted, disabled, and disturbed children, and plans and carries out programs to enable children to attain maximum achievement and adjustment.

Conducts diagnostic studies to identify child's needs, limitations, and potentials, observing child in classroom and at play, studying school records, consulting with parents and school personnel, and administering and interpreting diagnostic findings. Plans special placement or other treatment programs. Counsels pupils individually and in groups, using psychodrama, play therapy, personal interviews, and other psychological methods to assist pupils to achieve personal, social, and emotional adjustment. Carries out research to aid in introduction of programs in schools to meet current psychological, educational, and sociological needs of children. Evaluates needs of average, gifted, disabled, and disturbed children within educational system or school, and plans and carries out programs to enable children to attain maximum achievement and adjustment. Advises teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide motivating educational environment. Refers individuals to community agencies to secure medical, vocational, or social services for child or family. Participates in planning of remedial classes and testing programs designed to meet needs of students. Serves as consultant to school board, superintendent, administrative committees, and parent-teacher groups in matters involving psychological services within educational system or school. [-] Less

Advises students to... [+] More

Advises students to assist in resolving their learning and behavior problems. Collaborates with teachers, parents, and school personnel to improve classroom management strategies or parenting skills, to counter substance abuse, or to work with students with disabilities or gifted and talented students. Endeavors to improve teaching and learning strategies. Evaluates needs of average, gifted, disabled, and disturbed children, and plans and carries out programs to enable children to attain maximum achievement and adjustment.

Conducts diagnostic studies to identify child's needs, limitations, and potentials, observing child in classroom and at play, studying school records, consulting with parents and school personnel, and administering and interpreting diagnostic findings. Plans special placement or other treatment programs. Counsels pupils individually and in groups, using psychodrama, play therapy, personal interviews, and other psychological methods to assist pupils to achieve personal, social, and emotional adjustment. Carries out research to aid in introduction of programs in schools to meet current psychological, educational, and sociological needs of children. Evaluates needs of average, gifted, disabled, and disturbed children within educational system or school, and plans and carries out programs to enable children to attain maximum achievement and adjustment. Advises teachers and other school personnel on methods to enhance school and classroom atmosphere to provide motivating educational environment. Refers individuals to community agencies to secure medical, vocational, or social services for child or family. Participates in planning of remedial classes and testing programs designed to meet needs of students. Serves as consultant to school board, superintendent, administrative committees, and parent-teacher groups in matters involving psychological services within educational system or school. [-] Less

Directs administration of elementary or secondary school within authority of governing board. Develops or expands programs or services. Administers fiscal operations such as budget planning and accounting. Oversees hiring and training of personnel.

Negotiates for improvement of and additions to school... [+] More

Directs administration of elementary or secondary school within authority of governing board. Develops or expands programs or services. Administers fiscal operations such as budget planning and accounting. Oversees hiring and training of personnel.

Negotiates for improvement of and additions to school buildings and equipment. Directs and coordinates activities of teaching and administrative staffs and services. Develops policies and procedures for various school activities. May be required to hold certification from State. [-] Less

Directs administration of elementary or secondary school within authority of governing board. Develops or expands programs or services. Administers fiscal operations such as budget planning and accounting. Oversees hiring and training of personnel.

Negotiates for improvement of and additions to school... [+] More

Directs administration of elementary or secondary school within authority of governing board. Develops or expands programs or services. Administers fiscal operations such as budget planning and accounting. Oversees hiring and training of personnel.

Negotiates for improvement of and additions to school buildings and equipment. Directs and coordinates activities of teaching and administrative staffs and services. Develops policies and procedures for various school activities. May be required to hold certification from State. [-] Less

Studies the science of abnormal behavior in order to describe, predict, explain, and change abnormal patterns of functioning. Studies, in clinical psychology, the nature of psychopathology, its causes, and its treatments. Determines if patients have maladaptive behavior, either to one's... [+] More

Studies the science of abnormal behavior in order to describe, predict, explain, and change abnormal patterns of functioning. Studies, in clinical psychology, the nature of psychopathology, its causes, and its treatments. Determines if patients have maladaptive behavior, either to one's self or to society. Provides individual and group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. Collects data about individuals through use of interviews, case history, and observational techniques.

Selects and interprets psychological tests designed to assess individual's intelligence, aptitudes, abilities, and interests, applying knowledge of statistical analysis. Evaluates data to assist in diagnosing possible disorders, such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia, delusional disorders, and sexual disorders. Evaluates data to identify causes of problem of individuals and to determine advisability of counseling or referral to other specialists or institutions. Conducts counseling or therapeutic interviews to assist individual to gain insight into personal problems, define goals, and plan action reflecting interests, abilities, and needs. Provides occupational, educational, and other information to enable individual to formulate realistic educational and vocational plans. Follows up results of counseling to determine reliability and validity of treatment used. May engage in research to develop and improve diagnostic and counseling techniques. May administer and score psychological tests. [-] Less

Diagnoses or evaluates mental and emotional disorders of individuals, and administers programs of treatment. Advises and administers programs of treatment to mentally and emotionally disturbed individuals to help them with adjustments to their lives; aids medical and surgical patients deal... [+] More

Diagnoses or evaluates mental and emotional disorders of individuals, and administers programs of treatment. Advises and administers programs of treatment to mentally and emotionally disturbed individuals to help them with adjustments to their lives; aids medical and surgical patients deal with illnesses or injuries; assists in treating rehabilitation patients; and treats individuals in times of personal crisis, such as a divorce or death of a loved one. Interviews patients and studies medical and social case histories.

Observes patients and selects, administers, and interprets intelligence, achievement, interest, personality, and other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment. Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various psychological techniques, such as milieu therapy, psychodrama, play therapy, and hypnosis. Selects approach to use in individual therapy, such as directive, non-directive, and supportive therapy, and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy. May collaborate with Psychiatrist and other specialists in developing treatment programs for patients. May instruct and direct students serving psychological internships in hospitals and clinics. May develop experimental designs and conduct research in the fields of personality development and adjustment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. May serve as a consultant to industrial, social, educational, welfare, and other agencies on individual cases or in evaluation, planning, and development of mental health programs. May specialize in behavior problems and therapy, crime and delinquency, group therapy, individual diagnosis and therapy, mental deficiency, objective tests, projective techniques, or speech pathology. [-] Less

Plans and conducts experimental research studies involving motivation, thinking, attention, learning and memory, sensory and perceptual processes, effects of substance abuse, and genetic and neurological factors affecting behavior. Plans, designs, conducts, and analyzes results of experiments to study problems in... [+] More

Plans and conducts experimental research studies involving motivation, thinking, attention, learning and memory, sensory and perceptual processes, effects of substance abuse, and genetic and neurological factors affecting behavior. Plans, designs, conducts, and analyzes results of experiments to study problems in psychology. Formulates hypotheses and experimental designs to investigate problems of perception, memory, learning, personality, and cognitive processes. Requires advanced study in the field of psychology.

Designs and constructs equipment and apparatus for laboratory study. Selects, controls, and modifies variables in laboratory experiments with humans or animals, and observes and records behavior in relation to variables. Analyzes test results, using statistical techniques, and evaluates significance of data in relation to original hypothesis. Collaborates with other scientists in such fields as physiology, biology, and sociology in conducting interdisciplinary studies of behavior and formulating theories of behavior. Writes papers describing experiments and interpreting test results for publication or for presentation at scientific meetings. May specialize in aesthetics, memory, learning, autonomic functions, electroencephalography, feeling and emotion, motivation, motor skills, perception, or higher order cognitive processes. May conduct experiments to study relationship of behavior to various bodily mechanisms. May specialize in study of animal behavior to develop theories of animal and human behavior. [-] Less

Assesses results from conducting a variety of psychodiagnostic examinations ordered by the courts to provide forensic assessment to determine competency to stand trial, or to evaluate other mental health conditions that could affect legal proceedings. Provides consultation to court officials... [+] More

Assesses results from conducting a variety of psychodiagnostic examinations ordered by the courts to provide forensic assessment to determine competency to stand trial, or to evaluate other mental health conditions that could affect legal proceedings. Provides consultation to court officials regarding the psychological state of individuals. Appears in courts of law as an expert witness, attesting to findings regarding an individual's competency to stand trial or other forensic issues. Reviews psychological information relative to legal requirements for determination of competency to stand trial for an alleged illegal act, formulates opinion, and makes diagnosis.

Prepares written reports for the courts detailing psychological findings upon which conclusions and recommendations are based. Interviews subject matter experts, family members of the accused, witnesses, police officers, and others to assist in reaching conclusions regarding the psychological condition of the accused at the time of the offense. Maintains current knowledge of laws and acts that affect the field of forensic psychology. Conducts research regarding specific psychological conditions and their forensic relationship and publishes findings in scientific journals. Presents information regarding forensic psychology to various groups and professional associations. Formulates treatment plans, screens referrals for psychological testing, conducts psychological testing, and provides consultation and training to other staff for a caseload of patients assigned to a forensic psychiatry center. Provides cognitive, behaviorally oriented, or other types of individual therapy to patients. Provides expert witness testimony in courts of law as a Certified Consulting Forensic Examiner. Conducts psychological assessments to determine criminal responsibility for illegal acts. [-] Less