JobSOC 19-3033
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
Assess, diagnose, and treat mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests. Help individuals with distress or maladjustment understand their problems through their knowledge of case history, interviews with patients, and theory. Provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment. May design behavior modification programs and consult with medical personnel regarding the best treatment for patients.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
Studied through
10 programs- Psychology, General42.0101
- Developmental and Child Psychology42.2703
- Clinical Psychology42.2801
- Counseling Psychology42.2803
- Clinical Child Psychology42.2807
- Geropsychology42.2809
- Health/Medical Psychology42.2810
- Family Psychology42.2811
- Applied Behavior Analysis42.2814
- Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy51.1507
Draws on
- Psychology5.0 of 5
- Therapy and Counseling5.0 of 5
- English Language4.1 of 5
- Education and Training3.9 of 5
- Customer and Personal Service3.7 of 5
- Sociology and Anthropology3.6 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.