Counseling Psychologists

Course Advisor, Inc.

United States

On-site

USD 44,040 - 129,310

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Counseling Psychologist to assess and evaluate individuals through interviews and observations. Responsibilities include providing individual or group counseling, supervising interns, and conducting research to improve counseling techniques. Candidates should possess a doctoral degree in psychology and be skilled in social perceptiveness, active listening, and critical thinking. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on clients' personal and vocational development.

Qualifications

Ability to assess and evaluate individuals' problems.
Experience in providing counseling services.
Knowledge of psychological tests administration.

Responsibilities

Conduct research to improve counseling techniques.
Supervise interns and other counselors.
Document patient progress and treatment plans.

Skills

Social Perceptiveness

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Service Orientation

Speaking

Active Learning

Education

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Statistical software

Job description

Counseling Psychologist Job Description

Assess and evaluate individuals’ problems through the use of case history, interview, and observation and provide individual or group counseling services to assist individuals in achieving more effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

Daily Life Of a Counseling Psychologist

Conduct research to develop or improve diagnostic or therapeutic counseling techniques.
Select, administer, and interpret psychological tests to assess intelligence, aptitudes, abilities, or interests.
Supervise interns, clinicians in training, and other counselors.
Document patient information including session notes, progress notes, recommendations, and treatment plans.
Refer clients to specialists or to other institutions for non‑counseling treatment of problems.
Advise clients on how they could be helped by counseling.

What Every Counseling Psychologist Should Know

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.

Types of Counseling Psychologist

Chemical Dependency Therapist
Psychologist
Psychotherapist‑Counselor
Staff Psychologist
Behavioral Specialist

Counseling Psychologist Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 147,500 jobs for Counseling Psychologist in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 14.2% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 21,000 new jobs for Counseling Psychologist by 2026. There will be an estimated 12,100 positions for Counseling Psychologist per year.

The states with the most job growth for Counseling Psychologist are Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. Watch out if you plan on working in Rhode Island, Maine, or Illinois. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Counseling Psychologist Make?

Counseling Psychologists make between $44,040 and $129,310 a year.

Counseling Psychologists who work in California, Oregon, or Connecticut, make the highest salaries.

Median Annual Salaries by State