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 Clinical psychology Encyclopedia of Psychology - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Clinical psychologists use psychological assessment and other means to diagnose psychological disorders and may apply psychotherapy to treat clients individually or in groups.
Clinical psychologists must be familiar with a variety of techniques of assessing patients through interviews, observation, tests, and various forms of play.
Clinical psychologists routinely contribute to the training of mental health professionals and those in other areas of health care, serving on the faculties of universities and independent institutes of psychology, where they teach courses, supervise practicums and internships, and oversee dissertation research.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2699/is_0000/ai_2699000059   (819 words)

  
 Society of Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychology focuses on the intellectual, emotional, biological, psychological, social, and behavioral aspects of human functioning across the life span, in varying cultures, and at all socioeconomic levels.
The Clinical Psychologist is educated and trained to generate and integrate scientific and professional knowledge and skills so as to further psychological science, the professional practice of psychology, and human welfare.
Clinical Psychologists are involved in research, teaching and supervision, program development and evaluation, consultation, public policy, professional practice, and other activities that promote psychological health in individuals, families, groups, and organizations.
www.apa.org /divisions/div12/aboutcp.html   (517 words)

  
 TU - CLA - Clinical Psychology - FAQs
Clinical psychology developed early in the last century and has kept as its goal the application of the findings of the science of psychology to the problem of mental illness and psychological distress.
Clinical psychologists, trained to administer and interpret psychological tests, were hired by the VA to evaluate the mental health of returning veterans and to treat their psychiatric problems.
Clinical psychologists, on the other hand, have historically received significantly more instruction in psychological assessment and other diagnostic skills and, unlike counseling psychologists, have always been trained to treat individuals with mild, moderate, as well as more severe psychopathology.
wwwnew.towson.edu /clinicalpsych/FAQs/index.asp   (2385 words)

  
 Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology | APA Accredited Doctor of Psychology Post Masters Program | California-West Los Angeles ...
The program exemplifies the practitioner-scholar model of professional training and prepares clinical psychologists to apply knowledge obtained from psychological science to the promotion of mental health and is intended for the welfare of individuals, families, groups, institutions, and society at large.
Psychologists trained within the practitioner-scholar model usually establish careers in clinical practice within private and public settings, including clinics, hospitals, and community agencies as well as teach and provide supervision in colleges and universities.
Clinical training during the first year is conducted within one of four university clinics and may include collaborative training rotations within school and community mental health settings.
gsep.pepperdine.edu /psychology/psyd-clinical-psychology   (1522 words)

  
 Clinical Psychologists   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Clinical psychologists are specialists in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems and mental illness.
Clinical psychologists are specialist psychologists with a minimum of six years university training, including approved postgraduate clinical studies and placements in psychiatric settings.
Clinical psychologists are trained in the delivery of a range of (non-drug) techniques, strategies and therapies with demonstrated effectiveness in treating mental health disorders.
www.psychology.org.au /psych/special_areas/2.4_1.asp   (648 words)

  
 Psychologists
Clinical psychologists generally are not permitted to prescribe medication to treat patients; only psychiatrists and other medical doctors may prescribe certain medications.
Clinical and counseling psychologists usually require a doctorate in psychology, the completion of an approved internship, and 1 to 2 years of professional experience.
Employment of psychologists is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2014, because of increased demand for psychological services in schools, hospitals, social service agencies, mental health centers, substance abuse treatment clinics, consulting firms, and private companies.
www.bls.gov /oco/ocos056.htm   (2698 words)

  
 Psy.D. - University of La Verne
Psychologists trained with a Psy.D. can expect to work in clinics, hospitals, community mental health agencies, prisons, private practice and a wide range of settings where the focus is on evaluating and treating patients with mental health concerns.
Clinical psychologists primarily utilize a medical model of identifying and treating illnesses, while community psychologists take more of a public health perspective, seeking ways of intervening in systems to keep problems from developing, or to minimize their impact.
While clinical-community psychologists will probably establish their professional identities primarily in providing clinical services, they are of substantially greater value to communities and agencies due to their conceptual abilities, focus on community-based and societal issues that cause mental health difficulties, and research skills.
www.ulv.edu /psyd   (1596 words)

  
 Psychologist - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Psychologists are usually categorized under a number of different fields, the most well-recognized being clinical psychologists, who provide mental health care, and research psychologists, who collect information on people's minds.
Conversely, clinical psychologists generally rely upon psychological assessment and the use of psychotherapy to relieve psychological distress.
Licensed psychologists, in virtually every jurisdiction and state in Canada and the U.S., are required to have obtained academic doctoral degrees (typically a Ph.D. or Psy.D. These academic programs typically take four to six years to complete and offer some combination of rigorous training in research, clinical practice, and the science of psychology.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Psychologist   (1565 words)

  
 personal.htm
Clinical psychologists are able to work in a variety of settings including hospitals, community mental health clinics, private practices, and university settings.
Clinical psychologists are trained in research, psychological testing, and therapy, making them somewhat unique in comparison with other mental health service providers.
Clinical psychologists may also take a licensing exam in the state in which they practice which enables them to practice independently and to be reimbursed through insurance.
homepages.ius.edu /RMORGAN/clinical.htm   (115 words)

  
 La Sierra University: Psychology: Careers in Psychology
Psychologists employed as faculty by colleges and universities divide their time between teaching and research, and some have administrative responsibilities as well.
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.
Clinical and counseling psychologists generally require a doctorate in psychology, completion of an approved internship, and 1 to 2 years of professional experience.
www.lasierra.edu /departments/psychology/careers/careerspsyc.html   (1733 words)

  
 CLINICAL/COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST (PH.D./PSY.D.)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Psychologists are expected to be less involved in the practice of psychotherapy and assessment, due to the increasing number of lower cost providers taking on these activities (e.g., social workers, counselors, master's level psychologists).
C/C psychologists were not among the top 30 fastest-growing occupations as ranked by the BLS, and clinical psychologists were in the near balance/supply equals demand category in the MSU study.
A doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) is necessary to be eligible for licensure as a psychologist.
www.lemoyne.edu /OTRP/otrpresources/helping/helping-clinical-phd.html   (1342 words)

  
 clinical psychologist brochure
Clinical Psychology is a field of practise that deals with human functioning; either human problems and their solution, or ways of promoting physical, mental, and social well-being.
Clinical Psychologists must be registered with a provincial regulatory body for psychology in order to call themselves Psychologists and to practise in that province.
Clinical Psychologists in public institutions are usually organized in Departments or Divisions of Psychology.
play.psych.mun.ca /~dhart/clinical/brochure.html   (2163 words)

  
 Psychologists
Psychologists employed as faculty by colleges and universities divide their time between teaching and research and may also have administrative responsibilities.
Psychologists with a Ph.D. qualify for a wide range of teaching, research, clinical, and counseling positions in universities, elementary and secondary schools, private industry, and government.
Employment of psychologists is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2008.
www.umsl.edu /services/govdocs/ooh20002001/241.htm   (2506 words)

  
 ClinicalPsychologist.net.au - Clinical Psychologists in Sydney
Psychologists complete 6 years of full-time (or equivalent in part-time) training comprised of 4 years of a full-time university degree plus 2 years of postgraduate supervised experience.
Clinical Psychologists complete all the same basic training as Psychologists but, in addition, complete at least an additional 2 years of full-time university training at Master’s degree level or above in Clinical Psychology.
Many Clinical Psychologists utilise “Evidence-Based Therapy” (EBT) or “Evidence-Based Practice” which means they employ techniques that research has shown to be effective in treating particular problems.
www.clinicalpsychologist.net.au   (332 words)

  
 Psychology M.A. Clinical Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Clinical Psychology program is designed for persons who wish to develop skills and knowledge related to the organization and provision of psychological services.
Objectives The field of Clinical Psychology differs from many other areas of graduate study in that the predominant training model for clinical psychologists involves the "scientist-practitioner" approach.
Clinical graduate students receive extensive training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders as well as in quantitative research methods.
www.csun.edu /~hfpsy004/resources/grad/GradOptions/clinical.htm   (716 words)

  
 Clinical psychology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clinical psychology is the application of psychology to relieve mental distress in a health and social care context.
In America, clinical psychologists are mostly defined as having completed a doctoral-level education from an accredited university, usually as part of a training program leading to either a Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree.
Many clinical psychologists provide diagnostic impressions of their patients (or clients) based on criteria described in the DSM or ICD, although some clinical psychologists do not use a medical or categorical approach.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clinical_psychologist   (1965 words)

  
 Allied Clinical Psychologists
Clinical Psychology is a specialty that is concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral problems.
Clinical psychologists are doctorate level practitioners, who have successfully completed several years of formal training and state licensing requirements.
As a consultant to Allied Clinical Psychologists, she shares her wisdom by offering tutorials to the public and healthcare professionals interested in learning how to select and use the essences, and conducts insightful seminars and workshops throughout the community.
www.drmasi.com   (330 words)

  
 Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology
The clinical faculty believe that clinical psychologists who best contribute to the welfare of others and the advancement of their discipline are those who approach human behavior from a biopsychosocial perspective.
The clinical faculty also believe that the integration of the professional and scientific aspects of psychology best prepares psychologists to incorporate the results of clinically-relevant research in their clinical activities and to examine clinically-related issues in their research endeavors.
Finally, the clinical faculty are committed to preparing clinical psychologists to succeed in a rapidly evolving professional environment.
www.gsu.edu /~wwwpsy/ClinProg.htm   (1228 words)

  
 Clinical Psychology
To assess a client, a clinical psychologist may undertake a clinical assessment using a variety of methods including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behaviour.
Clinical psychology is a rapidly developing field and adding to the evidence base through research is very important.
Clinical courses are looking for evidence that the person has redeemed himself or herself in terms of academic and research ability.
www.bps.org.uk /careers/areas/clinical.cfm   (1056 words)

  
 Psychologists - Clinical
Clinical Psychologists: Diagnose or evaluate mental and emotional disorders of individuals through observation, interview, and psychological tests, and formulate and administer programs of treatment.
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.
Clinical psychologists generally are not permitted to prescribe medications to treat patients; only psychiatrists and other medical doctors may prescribe medications.
jobs.state.va.us /careerguides/PsychologistsClinical.htm   (2666 words)

  
 Death Knell for Clinical Psychologists as Psychotherapists
And this is resulting in a new generation of psychologists who have little insight into themselves or into their patients, and who will be more likely to work as objective scientists in their clinical work rather than as scientifically-informed whole human beings.
It is "clinical consensus based upon decades of experience" that we must fight for in both inpatient and outpatient treatments of all kinds.
McGihon's article states that the clinical social workers have created a "Model State Social Work Practice Act." This Act defines the scope of practice in psychotherapy as limited to clinical social workers but not to licensed BSWs or licensed MSWs who are not trained as clinical social workers.
www.academyprojects.org /leshor1.htm   (2836 words)

  
 Clinical Child and School Degree   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Psychologists who have special competencies and are employed by the schools and other community agencies, hospitals, clinics, juvenile courts serve as supervisors and role models.
She functioned as a school psychologist for six years prior to joining the university and has served as a consultant to several educational and community agencies over the years.
He is certified as a school psychologist in the State of Illinois and is licensed as a clinical psychologist in Illinois and Missouri.
www.siue.edu /PSYCHOLOGY/graduate/ccs-ms.htm   (1976 words)

  
 Psychology Department at the University of Central Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The desired result of a scientist-practitioner training model is “a psychologist who is uniquely educated and trained to generate and integrate scientific and professional knowledge, attitudes, and skills so as to further psychological science, the professional practice of psychology, and human welfare.
Students are encouraged to write-up interesting and/or unusual clinical cases and submit them to appropriate clinical case journals for consideration and to actively participate in self and/or faculty sponsored research throughout their training in addition to traditional (thesis, dissertation) research requirements.
Finally, clinical faculty members have developed their own research laboratories or research focus centers wherein student research teams are exposed to on-going discussions and projects that blend didactic, scientific, and clinical aspects of their education while supporting the overall mission of the department and university.
www.cas.ucf.edu /psychology/graduate_degrees_clinicalphd-overview.php   (1684 words)

  
 Clinical Psychologist
Not only would a clinical psychologist be working with the individuals, they must also be able to with the families of those individuals to set up appropriate treatment plans.
A clinical psychologist has to have the ability to work with others and also be able to help individual needs.
It seems to me that the life of clinical psychologist would be quite hectic, and there does not seem to be much available in terms of free time.
nijup.myweb.uga.edu /3030.htm   (817 words)

  
 Northern Virginia Society of Clinical Psychologists
All members are Licensed Clinical Psychologists with doctoral degrees and significant post-doctoral experience.
Clinical psychologists are well trained in the assessment and treatment of emotional, cognitive and behavioral problems such as anxiety, depression, attention deficit, stress, alcohol and substance abuse, marital problems, parenting, family conflict, and many other problems.
NVSCP is a regional division of Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists (VACP), within the Virginia Psychological Association (VPA).
novapsychologists.org   (101 words)

  
 Cognitive Therapy Psychologists & Psychotherapists - American Institute for Cognitive Therapy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Tirch is a NY State licensed psychologist, Certified Cognitive Therapist and fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
Her primary clinical and research interests concern personality disorders and the relationship of personality to thinking styles.
His clinical and research interests include improving engagement with “difficult to treat” teens, cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, acceptance and mindfulness-based cognitive approaches and understanding cognitive vulnerability to developing test-related and other forms of anxiety, and ultimately, providing the most efficacious treatments for them.
www.cognitivetherapynyc.com /staff.asp   (4230 words)

  
 Clinical Psychology
Some psychologists, like Shelley Taylor, have 'discovered' that self-esteem is more important even than realism: 'Every theory of mental health,' she asserts, 'considers a positive self-concept to be the cornerstone of a healthy ego.' If the point of life is to maximize self-esteem, it follows that a positive self-concept is everything.
Thus, the psychologists would bring to the settings a competence different from that of standard medicine, and their unique contribution would be based on this competence.
Each time a psychologist submits an invoice for psychological services to an insurance company for reimbursement, a diagnostic code must be included to describe the general category of problem and symptoms presented by the client.
www.hermes-press.com /psych2.htm   (2133 words)

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